title: Physicians' adoption of information technology: a consumer behavior approach.
abstract: Studies report physician resistance to information technology in a time when the practice of medicine could benefit from technological support. Anecdotally, it is suspected that lack of training, discomfort with technological innovations, a perceived shift in the doctor/patient relationship, or medical/legal issues may account for this circumstance. Empirical studies attribute this lag to age, personality factors, behavioral issues, and occupational influences. This paper integrates the information technology and consumer behavior literatures to discuss physicians' acceptance, adoption, and application of IT.
authors.affiliation: College of Business, Lamar University, USA.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Eger
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Godkin
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Valentine
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D008331:Management Information Systems / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States