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Medical progress in a remote archipelago

R C Schmitt

    Hawaii Medical Journal
    |November 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Hawaii generally adopted medical innovations like vaccination, anesthesia, and antibiotics quickly, despite not always leading medical progress. This study examines the local acceptance lag for key medical advancements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Public Health
    • History of Medicine

    Background:

    • Examining the historical adoption of medical innovations in Hawaii.
    • Assessing the timeline of local acceptance for significant medical advancements.

    Observation:

    • Investigated the adoption rates of five major medical innovations: vaccination, anesthesia, antiseptic/aseptic surgery, X-rays, and antibiotics.
    • Analyzed Hawaii's historical position relative to the forefront of medical progress.

    Findings:

    • Hawaii has historically demonstrated a generally rapid adoption of new medical treatments and technologies.
    • While not consistently leading, local acceptance of medical progress has been timely.

    Implications:

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  • Provides insight into the diffusion of medical innovations in a specific geographical context.
  • Informs understanding of factors influencing the adoption of healthcare technologies.