Informal communication networks and change in physicians' practice behavior.
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.
Anderson
J G
JG
Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN.
Jay
S J
SJ
Perry
J
J
Anderson
M M
MM
Schweer
H M
HM
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