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Chapter 14Case Studies Introduction: Transformational Research

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• Change Management • Nursing Informatics Global Perspective • Health Care Delivery • Nursing Informatics Strategic Planning

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Exercise 1 = Assimilative - Getting started Exercise 2 = Productive - Informatics solution focusedExercise 3= Interactive/adaptive - Accelerated learning

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The change management introductory section and the case studies presented in this chapter illustrate the challenges relating to eHealth that must overcome in order to achieve the desired outcome of sustainable eHealth implementation and enhanced patient care. The cases presented are from within the context of nursing and offer the you insight into contemporary nursing issues which can be reflected upon to assist you to make judgments relating to future decisions.

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In the change management theory presented in this chapter, two core aspects of change management are identified. Can you identify what these two aspects are and why each of them are important for effective change to occur in the health care setting. What are the common challenges in relation to change management for nursing informatics regardless of country of origin?

Exercise 1

Create a concept map on the common challenges relating to change management. http://cmap.ihmc.us/Create a table and summarize in a short discussion forum what you think are the similarities/differences in health systems between Australia and your own country.

Exercise 2

Write a reflective piece in response to the following question Is eHealth changing current health care models? If so what do you think they may look like in the future? Include in your response how you see the role of nursing informatics in the next 5-10 years? Will nursing still be visible and a viable profession? Discuss the different aspects of your answer from an eHealth perspective.

Exercise 3