IS Implementation, Adoption and Diffusion in Healthcare

The adoption of different types of technologies is studied and explained. Integration technology adoption describes the link between characteristics of integration technology and their fit with the reasons for adoption. A critical review is provided of telemedicine, where a case is made for an extension of system usage to include the quality of use as well. A more traditional approach is taken toward the study of the adoption of mobile technology. Finally, a new dimension for technology adoption is discussed based on personality traits and the way in which they influence computer anxiety. This, of course, is an inhibiting factor in the adoption of, in this case, telemedicine applications.