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Five constants of information technology adoption in healthcare.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17405421     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The healthcare industry has developed a dependence on information technology (IT) for maintaining and improving both clinical and business operations. Whether IT is used for office automation or for reducing medical errors, there are five constants that routinely influence the successful integration of IT in healthcare. These constants are the proper use and maintenance of the IT budget, the role of supportive leadership, the use of project management, the process of implementation, and the significance of end user involvement. These constants challenge healthcare organizations to efficiently and effectively use their financial and human resources when adopting new IT. These constants also shape how the healthcare industry approaches the adoption and utilization of new IT. A collective understanding of these constants and their interrelationships will enable healthcare organizations to better integrate new IT and achieve organizational goals of developing a solid technological infrastructure to truly enhance the delivery of quality healthcare.
Authors:
Mariel L Bernstein; Tamuchin McCreless; Murray J Côté
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hospital topics     Volume:  85     ISSN:  0018-5868     ISO Abbreviation:  Hosp Top     Publication Date:  2007  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-04-04     Completed Date:  2007-05-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0411772     Medline TA:  Hosp Top     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  17-25     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Decision Making, Organizational
Diffusion of Innovation*
Hospital Information Systems*
United States

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