INTRODUCTION Groupware systems are changing the way people communicate, interact, learn, and preserve organizational memory. Collaboration technologies are emerging that allow workers separated by distance and time to communicate on an “anytime-anyplace” basis (Briggs et al., 1998; Markus, 1994). From a social and economic perspective, groupware technologies show significant potential. From a m...

Integration of health education and welfare services in primary care systems is a key strategy to solve the multiple determinants of chronic diseases, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). However, there is a scarcity of conceptual models from which to build integration strategies. We provide a model based on cross-sectional data from...

Most social support research has examined support from an individual patient perspective and does not model the broader social context of support felt by caregivers. Understanding how social support networks may complement healthcare services is critical, considering the aging population, as social support networks may be a valuable resource to offset some of the demands placed on the healthcar...

Decision confidence is a factor in indicating the acceptance and use of a DSS. Prior research has shown the presence of both over and under confidence resulting in DSS use and both could lead to disastrous outcomes for the organization. There are very few methodologies or strategies designed to address issues related to decision confidence and user calibration a group setting. Achieving perfect...

BACKGROUND The use of electronic surveillance systems (ESSs) is gradually increasing in infection prevention and control programs. Little is known about the characteristics of hospitals that have a ESS, user satisfaction with ESSs, and organizational support for implementation of ESSs. METHODS A total of 350 acute care hospitals in California were invited to participate in a Web-based survey;...

BACKGROUND No primary practice care model has been shown to be superior in achieving high-quality primary care. We aimed to identify the organizational characteristics of primary care practices that provide high-quality primary care. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional observational study involving a stratified random sample of 37 primary care practices from 3 regions of Quebec. We recruit...

The ethical crisis in business and information technology is very real. Countering this crisis by creating organizational cultures grounded in moral character is the challenge people face as leaders if they are to regain the respect and confidence of the public. As educators of future business and information technology leaders, how can educators prepare their students to understand, appreciate...