Education for automation- reaching the right people?
1979
Education for Automation in Clinical Laboratories
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): Peter B. Stockwell, Clarence H. Annett, D.S. Young
Primary Institution: The University of Kansas, Mayo Clinic
Hypothesis
The acceptance of automation for routine laboratory work will depend on the education of non-scientists involved in decision-making.
Conclusion
Training programs for administrators and laboratory technicians are crucial for the successful implementation of automation in clinical laboratories.
Supporting Evidence
- Few hospitals have accepted automation due to lack of support from administrators and technicians.
- Training programs for non-scientists in automation are currently non-existent.
- Hospital administrators often view automated instruments as expensive toys rather than practical tools.
Takeaway
To make lab work easier, we need to teach the people who decide what tools to buy about automation, not just the scientists who use them.
Limitations
The commentary does not provide empirical data or specific studies to support its claims.
Participant Demographics
Focuses on hospital administrators and laboratory technicians.
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