The Multidimensional Systemic Representation of Actor Networks: Modeling Breast Cancer Treatment Decision-Making
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This paper explores how the Soft Information Systems and Technologies Methodology (SISTeM) and Actor Network Theory may be combined to address real world problematisations that lead to integrated human/machine interventions in the real world. An important component of this is the need for a modeling language for the multidimensional systemic representation of actor networks. The dimensions include human/machine activities, the information systems and technologies, clinical competencies, psychosocial relationships and power/politics. A scenario focusing on breast cancer treatment decision-making is used to illustrate the need for such a multidimensional modeling language and integrated interventions.
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