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Nurses resisting information technology.

Stephen Timmons1

  • 1School of Nursing, Postgraduate Division, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK. Stephen.timmons@nottingham.ac.uk

Nursing Inquiry
|November 19, 2003
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Nurses exhibited "resistive compliance" when adopting new computer systems, showing persistent, varied resistance rather than outright refusal. This workplace behavior highlights sociological factors beyond technology itself.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Workplace resistance by nurses is understudied sociologically.
  • Implementation of computer systems in healthcare settings is common.
  • Understanding nurse resistance is crucial for successful technology adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To sociologically analyze nurses' resistance to computer system implementation.
  • To describe the forms and persistence of this resistance.
  • To understand the underlying reasons for nurse resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semistructured interviews with 31 nurses.
  • Study involved three United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) hospitals.
  • Qualitative analysis of interview data.

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Main Results:

  • Resistance did not prevent system implementation but persisted.
  • Forms of resistance included minimizing use, delaying adoption, and criticism.
  • Outright refusal to use systems was rare.
  • Resistance addressed embedded ideas and work practices, not just technology.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses demonstrated "resistive compliance" with new computer systems.
  • Resistance is a complex phenomenon influenced by organizational and social factors.
  • Sociological perspectives are vital for understanding technology adoption in nursing.