Implementation Methodology of Evidence-Based Medicine based on technological diffusion approach: A case of system establishment within the hospital industry

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Accession number:20091512030526

Title: Implementation Methodology of Evidence-Based Medicine based on technological diffusion approach: A case of system establishment within the hospital industry

Authors: Cheng, Bor-Wen (1); Chiu, Wen-Hong (2); Shyu, Maw-Liann (3); Luo, Chih-Ming (4)

Author affiliation:(1) Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Center for Health Service Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan; (2) National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Department of Business Administration, Asia University, No. 500, Lioufeng Rd., Wufong, Taichung County, 41354, Taiwan; (3) Department of Business Administration,

Chaoyang University of Technology, 168 Jifong East Road, Wufong, Taichung, 41349, Taiwan; (4) Department of Technology

Management, Hsing Kuo University of Management, No. 600, Taijing Blvd., Annan District, Tainan, 709, Taiwan

Corresponding author:Cheng, B.-W.

(chengbw@yuntech.edu.tw)

Source title: International Journal of Technology Management Abbreviated source title:Int J Technol Manage

Volume:47 Issue:1-3

Issue date:March 2009 Publication year:2009 Pages:37-56

Language:English ISSN:02675730 CODEN:IJTMEG

Document type:Journal article (JA)

Publisher:Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, P.O. Box 896, Geneve 15, CH- 1215, Switzerland

Abstract:The potential of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) is to support medical research, improve medical quality and promote competitive advantage in the hospital industry. Due to a growing body of medical knowledge, the implementation of EBM is mainly focused on the implementation of knowledge management systems.

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Thus, a technological diffusion approach is a promising solution to implementation of EBM systems. The proposed implementation framework consists of the following six stages: initiation, Copyright

Number of references:42 Main heading:Hospitals

Controlled terms: Competition - Diffusion - Knowledge management Uncontrolled terms: EBM - Evidence-Based Medicine -

Implementation methodology - Patient-centric healthcare - Technological diffusion approach

Classification code:402.2 Public Buildings - 462.2 Hospitals, Equipment and Supplies - 723.5 Computer Applications - 903.3 Information Retrieval and Use - 911.2 Industrial Economics - 931.1 Mechanics

Database:Compendex