The Diffusion of Health Technology (Managing Change)

• • Organisations and change
  • Diffusion of innovation and technology acceptance
  • Change management
  • People and change
  • Planning for a successful technology implementation
  • Sustainable technological change

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• TAS-HIM-MAS-2022

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject explores issues relating to diffusion of innovation, technology acceptance, and change management. Relevant theories relating to these areas are critically analysed. Strategies for successful implementation of technology are explored, including the identification of barriers to implementation. The diffusion of technology from the organisational and social context of health care is assessed. This includes the characteristics of health organisations and technology and the ways in which innovative individuals and organisations facilitate the successful introduction of health technology.

• News article (25%)
• Report (40%)
• Portfolio (35%)