ICT and Primary Health Care in Germany: Patterns of Innovation Adoption and Dissemination
Abstract
The research explores the current state of information and communication technologies (ICT) in primary
health care, as well as its adoption and implementation patterns in Germany. The research looks also into
financial, sociocultural, political, legal and other challenges in introducing and implementing innovative
information technologies, as well as gaps and needs in ICT health systems.
Based on data collected by application of explorative and qualitative methods as well as the Grounded
theory as a main analytical framework, a new theoretical framework was developed after identifying and
integrating several conceptual models. The new theoretical model extends and integrates Roger’s theory on
Diffusion of Innovation, Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of planned Behavior and Technology
Acceptance Model.
Description
Master i International Social Welfare and Health Policy