Actor-Network Theory as a Sociotechnical Lens to Explore the Relationship of Nurses and Technology in Practice: Methodological Considerations for Nursing Research
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Abstract
Actor-Network Theory is a research lens that has gained popularity in the nursing and health sciences domains. The perspective allows a researcher to describe the interaction of actors (both human and non-human) within networked sociomaterial contexts, including complex practice environments where nurses and health technology operate. This study will describe Actor-Network Theory and provide methodological considerations for researchers who are interested in using this sociotechnical lens within nursing and informatics-related research. Considerations related to technology conceptualization, levels of analysis, and sampling procedures in Actor-Network Theory based research are addressed. Finally, implications for future nursing research within complex environments are highlighted.
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Published in Nursing Inquiry, Volume 23, Issue 2, 2016, pages 109-120.
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Booth, R. G., Andrusyszyn, M.-A., Iwasiw, C., Donelle, L., & Compeau, D. (2015). Actor-Network Theory as a sociotechnical lens to explore the relationship of nurses and technology in practice: methodological considerations for nursing research. Nursing Inquiry, 23(2), 109–120. https://doi.org/10.1111/nin.12118
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