title: Informal communication networks and change in physicians' practice behavior.
abstract: This study used influential physicians to disseminate information concerning the advantages of developing and using computer-stored personal order sets with a hospital information system. The results indicate that continuing medical education delivered through influential physicians is an effective way of changing physicians' practice behavior.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Jay
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Perry
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Schweer
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D010379:Peer Group; D012017:Referral and Consultation