The adoption of technology orientation in healthcare delivery: Case study of a large‐scale hospital and healthcare system's electronic health record
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing
ISSN: 1750-6123
Article publication date: 23 November 2010
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of technology through the study of electronic health record system in delivering patient‐centered services. The goal is to identify the antecedents and consequences of adopting a technology orientation (TECHOR) approach in a large‐scale hospital and healthcare system.
Design/methodology/approach
A grounded approach is used whereby extensive literature review and field studies were conducted over a two‐year period. The three major field research activities included observation on hospital premises, semi‐structured interviews, and focus group discussions with hospital employees from a large‐scale hospital and healthcare system.
Findings
The findings reveal that TECHOR is institutionalized as a result of its demonstrated effectiveness in delivering patient‐centered services with improved cost effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and quality control.
Research limitations/implications
Empirical testing of the presented framework is an important future research direction to validate the current qualitative investigation.
Practical implications
By understanding the driving forces and consequences of TECHOR, healthcare managers can better understand and manage their technology initiatives. Such effort will help healthcare organizations to create new services in meeting evolving demands and establishing long‐lasting competitive advantage.
Originality/value
This paper fulfills a research gap by presenting a firm‐level construct crucial to successful planning and implementation of technology‐enabled health services.
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Citation
Lee, O.F. and Meuter, M.L. (2010), "The adoption of technology orientation in healthcare delivery: Case study of a large‐scale hospital and healthcare system's electronic health record", International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 355-374. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506121011095209
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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