Information Technologies within the Cancer Information Service: Factors Related to Innovation Adoption

摘要: Background.This collaborative study, conducted by members of the Cancer Information Service Research Consortium Team for Evaluation and Audit Methods Network Analysis Advisory Board, is part a larger project that evaluates impact communication structure on innovation within contractual network (CIS). This study examines four different technological innovations with respect to characteristics relative advantage, compatibility, observability, complexity, trialability, adaptability, riskiness, disadvantage, computer knowledge, acceptance. Methods.Data were gathered from self-report questionnaires completed in May 1995 organizational (n= 82) National Institute's CIS, geographically dispersed federal government health information program. Results.Paired comparisonttests found rate contrasting dimensions an differentially, depending nature specific technology. For example, significantly lower levels riskiness reported computerization (e.g., e-mail) than telephone service or outreach. In addition, office management had With ratings did terms observability service. all other areas computerization. higher No significant differences between adaptability acceptance. Conclusions.Results suggest innovation. Managers can employ this as diagnostic tool evaluate fit innovation, anticipate problems arising result modify reflect changes stakeholders deem necessary. Computerization efforts such one are at cutting edge improve dissemination public. These considerable improvements public health.