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Benefits Derived from ICT Adoption in Regional Medical Practices: Perceptual Differences Between Male and Female General Practitioners

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  • R. C. MacGregor

    (University of Wollongong, Australia)

  • P. N. Hyland

    (University of Wollongong, Australia)

  • C. Harvie

    (University of Wollongong, Australia)

  • B. C. Lee

    (University of Wollongong, Australia)

Abstract

Information and communications technologies (ICTs) are being used more and more by general practitioners (GPs) in their day-to-day activities. While a number of studies have shown that ICT adoption and use can provide real benefits to medical practices, there have been few studies to determine whether the perception of those benefits is uniform across the sector. This study examines whether differences in the perception of benefits exist between male and female GPs. The results suggest that the groupings and priorities of benefits arising from ICT use differ substantially between male and female GPs. Results also show, amongst other things, that male GPs are focussed on business efficiency, while female GPs are focussed on communication and practice expansion.

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  • R. C. MacGregor & P. N. Hyland & C. Harvie & B. C. Lee, 2007. "Benefits Derived from ICT Adoption in Regional Medical Practices: Perceptual Differences Between Male and Female General Practitioners," International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI), IGI Global, vol. 2(1), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jhisi0:v:2:y:2007:i:1:p:1-13
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