Nurses' conceptualization and learning of health technology used in practice: An Actor-Network Theory analysis

Nurses’ conceptualization and learning of health technology used in practice: An Actor-Network Theory analysis Richard G. Booth, RN, MScN, PhD(c), Mary-Anne Andrusyszyn, RN, EdD, Carroll Iwasiw, RN, EdD, Lorie Donelle, RN, PhD, Deborah Compeau, HBA, PhD The University of Western Ontario, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, London, Canada; The University of Western Ontario, Richard Ivey School of Business, London, Canada Abstract Conceptualizations of health technology in the nursing profession have traditionally been presented in essentialized fashions, favouring either socially-centric, or, techno-centric perspectives. In this qualitative research study, an Actor-Network Theory lensed analysis was used to explore how nurses conceptualize and learn about health technology utilized in practice. Insights and preliminary results stemming from the initial stages of the research study are presented. Background