An epidemic of pain in an Australian radiology practice
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2007
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This paper presents findings from a study of an organisationally mandated assimilation process of an enterprise-wide information system in a radiology practice in Australia. A number of interviews with radiologists, radiographers and administrative staff are used to explore the impact of institutional structures on the assimilation process. The case study develops an argument that culture within and outside the Australian Radiology Practice (ARP), social structures within the ARP and organisational-level management mandates have impacted on the assimilation process. The study develops a theoretical framework that integrates elements of social actor theory (Lamb & Kling, 2003) to provide a more fine-grained analysis concentrating on the relationship among the radiology practitioners, the technology (an enterprise-wide Health Information System) and a larger social milieu surrounding its use. This study offers several theoretical and practical implications for technology assimilation in the health and radiology industry regarding the important roles social interactions, individual self-perceptions, organisational mandates and policies can play in assimilating new ICTs. |
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Palgrave Macmillan Limited. |
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DOI:10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000715 Van Akkeren, Jeanette & Rowlands, Bruce (2007) An epidemic of pain in an Australian radiology practice. European Journal of Information Systems, 16(6), pp. 695-711. |
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Copyright 2007 Operational Research Society Ltd. |
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QUT Business School; School of Accountancy |
Palavras-Chave | #080608 Information Systems Development Methodologies #080702 Health Informatics #Radiology #Health information systems #Technology assimilation #Health informatics #Technology assimilation |
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Journal Article |