| Technology, governance and patient safety: systems issues in technology and patient safety. | |
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PMID: 16997620 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Technology and equipment are often identified as contributors to adverse medical events, however technology is seldom the focal point of investigation as a source of medical error or adverse event. It is often seen as both a means of reducing error (e.g., automated drug dispensing machines) or as a major contributing factor to adverse events (e.g., through cognitive overload). Here we review literature about the governance of technology in health settings, which is addressed in relation to patient safety. We outline the challenges of addressing technology governance issues in the health sector, provide an overview of governance processes, and suggest that technology related adverse events have been largely conceptualized as device and user problems rather than system or socio-technical problems, which is reflected in governance processes associated with medical devices. A recognition of the situatedness of medical practices implies that new forms of governance may be required that place greater emphasis on socio-technical and systems issues. |
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Authors:
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Ellen Balka; Madeleine Doyle-Waters; Dorota Lecznarowicz; J Mark FitzGerald |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2006-09-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of medical informatics Volume: 76 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1872-8243 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Med Inform Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-30 Completed Date: 2008-07-23 Revised Date: 2009-05-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9711057 Medline TA: Int J Med Inform Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S35-47 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, 710-828 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver V5Z 1L8, Canada. ellenb@sfu.ca |
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Causality Humans Medical Errors / prevention & control Safety Management* Technology, Medical / organization & administration* |
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