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Cognitive Dissonance Theory and the Future of the Medical Tec ...
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- Title: Cognitive Dissonance Theory and the Future of the Medical Technologist Profession
- Author(s): Peter Sietins
- Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
- Collection: Common Ground Research Networks
- Series: Technology, Knowledge & Society
- Journal Title: The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society
- Keywords: Meaningful Use, Information System Success, Cognitive Dissonance, User Difference
- Volume: 6
- Issue: 4
- Date: June 03, 2010
- ISSN: 1832-3669 (Print)
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18848/1832-3669/CGP/v06i04/56130
- Citation: Sietins, Peter. 2010. "Cognitive Dissonance Theory and the Future of the Medical Technologist Profession." The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society 6 (4): 113-120. doi:10.18848/1832-3669/CGP/v06i04/56130.
- Extent: 8 pages
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Abstract
An empirical study of information system use by laboratory professionals reveals that medical technologists are using laboratory information systems less effectively, or meaningfully, than medical laboratory technicians. This comes at a time when the needs of the medical technologist profession are shifting from analytic in nature to consultative. This paper examines the significance of the problem, how cognitive dissonance theory can be used to explain it, and future research.
