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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hospitals—Drug distribution systems – Technological innovations; Information technology; Medical care – Technological innovations; Nursing – Technological innovations
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Nurses, Pharmacists, And Information Technology In Public Healthcare, Larry Allen Malato
Nurses, Pharmacists, And Information Technology In Public Healthcare, Larry Allen Malato
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The purpose of this study was to explore the healthcare professional’s experience during the implementation of information technology. The focus is on the implementation of a computerized medication ordering, dispensing, and tracking system in acute care departments of a 600- bed public hospital. Spradley’s qualitative, ethnographic research methods were used to discover the personal meaning of the implementation. How do pharmacists and nurses feel about the implementation of an advanced technology system? Are there any barriers to implementation? Findings suggest a resistance to implementation by professionals in the disciplines of Pharmacy and Nursing. Resistance is based on their perceptions of …