Essays on New Product Adoption and Diffusion

Essays on Consumer Learning and New Product Adoption

Cross-National Diffusion of Mental Health Policy

Background Following the tenets of world polity and innovation diffusion theories, I focus on the coercive and mimetic forces that influence the diffusion of mental health policy across nations. International organizations’ mandates influence government behavior. Dependency on external resources, namely foreign aid, also affects governments’ formulation of national policy. And finally, mounting...

The Correlation between Perceived Attributes of Evidence Based Practice and Its Adoption in Baccalaureate Nursing Students Based on Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation

Introduction: Evidence based practice (EBP) is an essential in nursing education. Several factors affect the adoption of education and practice that Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation explains them. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between perceived attributes of EBP and its adoption in baccalaureate nursing students based on Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation. Methods: A this desc...

Understanding major dimensions and determinants that help in diffusion & adoption of product innovation: using AHP approach

In this global world, diffusion & adoption of new product innovation have become intricate and involves multifaceted process, as consumers demand a broad range of choices. So, this has generated enthusiasm among researchers and business practitioners while studying and implementing diffusion & adoption of product innovation. Even though diffusion & adoption is known as one of the most important...

Essays on Health Economics and Technology Adoption

This thesis studies the economics of technology adoption in the healthcare industry. The first chapter analyzes the impact of health information technology (HIT) on the quality and intensity of care delivered to Medicare inpatients. Building an organizational model, I show how the adoption of HIT may improve patient health and may either increase or decrease medical expenditures. Using Medicare...