Using Actor Network Theory and Agency Theory to Identify Critical Factors in the Adoption and Implementation of a Chemotherapy Ordering System: A Case Study from the Australian Private Health-Care Sector

In today’s dynamic and complex health-care environment, we are witnessing increasing reliance on various types of information systems solutions to support the delivery of high-quality, efficient health care. At Epworth HealthCare, a key clinical area of practice is cancer services.

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