Table A2

Presentation of the included articles in the review

AuthorsLocationFindings related to participation in the implementation of new technology
Badawy et alNorwayKnowledge and training were identified as important for the successful implementation of health technologies. Health professionals experienced the implementation of new technologies as important when the new technology was expected to result in improvements in the quality of the care provided
Bail et alAustraliaThe involvement of health professionals in the implementation process contributed to the implementation of technology that fits the needs of the organization and could facilitate person-centered care. The participation also ensures that patient safety is maintained. Participation requires health professionals to be prepared for the new technology from early stages of implementation
Cuesta et alSwedenEngaging health professionals throughout the digitalization process, ranging from initiation to completion, facilitates a thorough ethical discourse. A collaborative approach incorporates the perspectives of various health professionals, thus enhancing the likelihood that the ethical dilemmas that may arise during and after implementation will be anticipated. Teamwork and collaboration may both arise due to participation in the implementation of new technology and serve as a perquisite for the participation of health professionals in the implementation of new technology
Curtis and BrooksEnglandThe ethical challenges associated with emerging technologies are diverse and often unpredictable, by engaging health professionals in the initial planning stages of new implementations, health care organizations may foster an important ethical dialog
Dining Zuber and MoodyUSABy fostering the motivation for change and technology implementation, health professionals gain the ability to innovate, experiment with novel solutions, and collaboratively address challenges. The sense of organizational readiness could be developed by promoting a sense of urgency and fostering a proactive orientation towards change among health professionals
dos Santos et alBrazilIn addition to understanding the functioning of the technological solution, later in the process health professionals require advanced training in the utilization of the technology in question. By fostering the motivation for change and technology implementation, health professionals gain the ability to innovate, experiment with novel solutions, and collaboratively address challenges
Frisinger and PapachristouSwedenBy fostering the motivation for change and technology implementation, health professionals gain the ability to innovate, experiment with novel solutions, and collaboratively address challenges. As a reward for this slow and time-consuming process the organization can motivate employees to feel a sense of ownership and pride, which seems to facilitate future implementation of technology and creates readiness for change within the organization
Golz et alSwitzerlandKnowledge and training were identified as important both for the successful implementation of health technologies in general. Hindering characteristics of health professionals included negative attitudes, a lack of inspiration and the lack of unwillingness to collaborate
Mullender et alNetherlandsThe essential organizational factors for promoting employee participation in the implementation of new technologies were identified as the necessary allocation of time and resources. Another theme identified as necessary focused on the definition of clear roles and responsibilities by managers. Other obstacles that were identified included the fact that health organizations tend to be large and therefore slow with regard to changing practices because decisions in these organizations tend to take time
Nilsen et alSwedenHindering characteristics of health professionals included negative attitudes, a lack of inspiration and the lack of unwillingness to collaborate
Singh et alCanadaKnowledge and training were identified as important both for the successful implementation of health technologies. Employee participation is a time-consuming process that requires more time than a traditional top-down implementation process
Varsi et alNorwayHealth professionals experienced the implementation of new technologies as important when the new technology in question was expected to result in improvements in the quality of the care provided
Wong et alCanadaIf a safe culture based on teamwork, in which context everyone can express their ideas is not established then employee participation in the implementation of new health technologies may be hindered and become unachievable
Wutzke et alAustraliaA mutual preunderstanding must be holistic, including awareness of the underlying problem that prompts the need for a technical solution as well as insights into how and why the technology in question can enhance the work processes and the quality of care. The preparatory knowledge and training for health care professionals may be promoted to some extent through clear definitions of the problem statements, the establishment of visible plans prior to implementation
Wilson et alEnglandEngaging health professionals throughout the digitalization process, ranging from initiation to completion, facilitates a thorough ethical discourse. Such a discourse is crucial, especially given the proven potential for new technologies to introduce novel ethical considerations that have not been previously considered

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