You Are Excited by Evidence Supporting the Use of Workstations

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are excited by evidence supporting the use of workstations on wheels (WOWs) at the bedside to improve documentation and patient outcomes.You have disseminated the information through discussions and e-mails and are now ready to begin the process of considering implementation on the unit.To develop positive attitudes toward the use and implementation of the technology,you would discuss your ideas with (Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory) :

• A) Harvey, RN, a technology guru, who enthusiastically tries on all new software.
• B) Berta, RN, who thoughtfully considers evidence and regularly uses it to try new approaches in her practice.
• C) Carol, LPN, who is positive about new ideas but looks to her friends for their ideas about whether or not to try something new.
• D) Ben, a 10-year veteran of the unit, who wonders why technology should be used at all. He says that he will use it when there is no chance of security breaks.

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Definitions:

Emotional Causes

The underlying emotional factors or triggers that lead to specific behaviors or psychological states.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, fair judgment, or factual basis.

Competition

The rivalry among sellers trying to achieve such goals as increasing profits, market share, and sales volume by varying the elements of the marketing mix: price, product, distribution, and promotion.

Frustration

The feeling people get when goals they are trying to attain are blocked.