Health IT Adoption in Nursing Homes: The Role of IT Vendors

Karabi C. Bezboruah () and Darla Hamann ()
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Karabi C. Bezboruah: Department of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, USA
Darla Hamann: Saint Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA

International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), 2018, vol. 15, issue 01, 1-16

Abstract: Applying exploratory qualitative methodologies such as interviews and focus groups, we examine the role of IT vendors in health IT adoption in nursing homes in Texas. We identify three roles pertaining to IT vendors in various adoption stages — information sources and financiers, strategic consultants, and educators in the initiation, implementation, and the institutionalization phases, respectively. Thus, vendors could be a critical factor in the health IT adoption, but nursing home management must critically evaluate not only the services, but also the strategic partnerships offered by the vendors. This is because their business interests may not address nursing homes’ distinctive need, and may prevent integration and institutionalization of health IT. As such, this research has important implications for technology adoption by nursing facilities.

Keywords: Technology adoption; nursing homes; IT vendors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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