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Duration
14 weeks
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Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 20 Feb 2023
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Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Critically evaluate diffusion innovation, technology acceptance and change management theory, principles and practice in health technology in Australia.
- Assess the strategies for successful implementation of technology.
- Justify the adoption of a model for change management or technology adoption evaluation in the context of health technology implementation.
- Integrate technical and inquiry skills to written and verbal communication relating to diffusion or change management.
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- 1. Organisations and change for technology adoption
- 2. Diffusion of innovation and technology acceptance
- 3. Change management for diffusion of health technology
- 4. People and change
- 5. Planning for a successful technology implementation
- 6. Approaches to sustaining technology adoption
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- TAS-CRH604-The Diffusion of Health Technology (Managing Change) (No longer available)
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.
- Media Release (25%)
- Report (40%)
- Portfolio (35%)
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