A nurse has promoted the introduction of health care technology into lesser-developed countries, but this has led to less-than-satisfactory results. Which of the following best describes why this has happened?
a. People do not want to use newer technol-ogy.
b. The cost is so high that they cannot afford to use new technology.
c. The community may not be ready for this technology.
d. Technology is too complex for people in lesser-developed countries.
ANS: C
It is not generally a lack of desire that is a barrier to use of the new technological systems, but the lack of knowledge about them. It is essential to conduct needs assessments to learn what a com-munity has, what a community wants, and what it can sustain. Well-intended projects have failed because the most basic needs were not met, nor was recognition given to what resources and ser-vices the country could sustain.
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