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Healthcare Technology Innovation Adoption: Electronic Health Records and Other Emerging Health Information Technology Innovations

By Tugrul U. Daim , Nima Behkami , Nuri Basoglu , Orhun M. Kök , Liliya Hogaboam (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2016
ISBN
978-3-319-17974-2, 978-3-319-17975-9
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-17975-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6382790 bytes)
Series
Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management
Edition
1
Pages
XV, 249\257
Time added
2016-07-20 04:00:00
Innovation/Technology Management; Health Care Mana

Description

This book aims to study the factors effecting the adoption and diffusion of Health Information Technology (HIT) innovation. It analyses the adoption processes of various tools and applications, particularly Electronic Health Records (EHR), highlighting the impact on various sectors of the healthcare system, such as physicians, administration and patient care, while also identifying the various pitfalls and gaps in the literature. With the various challenges currently facing the United States healthcare system, the study, adoption and diffusion of healthcare technology innovation, particularly HIT, is imperative to achieving national goals. This book is organized into three sections. Section one reviews theories and applications for the diffusion of Health Care Technologies. Section two evaluates EHR technology, including the barriers and enables in adoption and alternative technologies. Finally, section three examines the factors impacting the adoption of EHR systems. This book will be a key source for students, academics, researchers, practitioners, professionals and policy-makers.

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