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1 This paper discusses the topic of how innovations based on information and
communication technology (ICT) can contribute to human development. The
theoretical framework is developed in two stages. First, ICT-based innovation
is conceptualized as involving technological, social and institutional
innovation. Second, Sen's ability to emphasize how innovation contributes to
human development. The theoretical framework is used as a basis for
Information Technology, exploring rich case studies in the development and use of hospital information
systems in the public sector in the State of Himachal Pradesh in India. This
Innovation and Human paper analyzes both the potential that the system must encourage positive
Development: Hospital development outcomes in the country, but also the challenges that have an
Information Systems in an impact on impact. Three themes of human development are identified and
Indian State discussed: strengthening the process to include the disadvantaged; empower
patients and make people's voices. Finally, it was suggested that the theoretical Sandeep Sahay & Geof Walsham
approach in this paper might have benefits in other contexts where ICT-based
innovation is intended to support human development outcomes
2 This article examines the role of different product information flows on the
diffusion of new pharmaceuticals. Given the innovative nature of
pharmaceutical drugs and their impact on health care expenditure there is
surprisingly small literature devoted to this topic. Some information flow
mechanisms have been examined individually in the literature, but very few Victoria Serra-Sastre &Alistair
have captured the simultaneous impact of these mechanisms on up-take and McGuire
diffusion. This article uses the up-take of statins as an example. The diffusion
of this therapeutic group is expressed as a function of four specific
informational channels: self-experience, consumption externalities, scientific
evidence and marketing. In addition to this, the influence of economic factors
Information and diffusion is tested to examine whether they have any role in drug diffusion. Prescription
of new prescription drugs data from over 130 General Practitioners (GP) practices in the UK during
1991–2004 are used to test the econometric specifications applying dynamic
panel data methods. Results suggest individual self-experience and clinical
evidence are major factors promoting diffusion, while there is an inverse
relationship with GP practice size and diffusion. Having controlled for these
factors financial incentives and marketing appear to play little role.
3 This paper describes the process through which a small regional oncology
hospital derived information and implementation requirements for an GILLIAN SYMON,MIKE
organization-wide information system. In part, this was in response to the
The process of deriving recent changes in the UK National Health Service. The project was conducted FITTER,CLARE
requirements for a in the action research tradition, combining both practical and theoretical goals, RADSTONE,IAN
hospital information and took a stakeholder perspective. A range of methods were used to explore KUNKLER &BARRY
system the issues of information and organizational needs, including HANCOCK
questionnaires,interviews, discussion groups and ‘tracer’ studies. As a result of
the intervention, a framework of information needs and an implementation
strategy were drawn up as a plan for the hospital's continuing work in this
area.