Innovation and diffusion of health-related technologies. A conceptual framework.
The development and diffusion of health-related technologies constitute an extremely complex process. This article examines the phenomenon of technological innovation; discusses the factors determining the diffusion of high, medium, and low technologies; and suggests strategies for controlling the diffusion of these technologies. A research program is also proposed that should improve our understanding of the process of development and diffusion of health-related technologies.
D003142:Communication; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006076:Government; D006268:Health Facilities; D006280:Health Workforce; D007221:Industry; D012926:Social Control, Formal; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D013675:Technology, High-Cost / Q000600:supply & distribution