Abstract Purpose Health is at the center of society concerns, being characterized by the dilemma of contributing to the population well-being, while demanding high financial investments at the same time. In this sense, information technology (IT) becomes essential for the progress of the sector, directly impacting on how care practices are performed. This study aims to analyze the adoption of mobile devices in the mobile emergency care service (MECS) of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach The authors carried out a multi-method study with an initial qualitative exploration through a focal group, followed by a survey. Potential determinants and impacts of mobile device use on the work context of the MECS teams were identified. Following, we tested the proposed conceptual model applying a questionnaire to 350 professionals from a total of 160 bases throughout the State. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses herein. Findings The authors found that Satisfaction with the Use of Mobile PHC (PHC – Primary Health Care) is determined by the application compatibility with MECS work, followed by the performance expectancy with the use of the technology and the technical support provided to the users – acting as important facilitators of this process; while the technological complexity inherent in the use of the technology appears as the main barrier to the success of this technology. Besides, the authors found that both intensity of Use and Satisfaction with the Use of the technology provide different benefits to those involved (teams, patients and the organization). Research limitations/implications As limitations of the study, the authors point out to the fact that the data are from a single Brazilian State, and therefore, its results cannot be generalized. Another limitation is that the study considered only the use of a specific mobile technology, which requires caution when using this information in contexts where the health information technology is different, besides the fact that the findings may not be compatible in environments where IT adoption is voluntary. Practical implications The study can help managers of public and private organizations in the planning and implementation of different technologies, whether mobile or applied to the health context, as well as in the expansion of their use in their respective institutions. Social implications The research contributes to other studies that realize that the adoption of IT can cause relevant changes to health being associated to productivity gains and improvement of the quality of service provided to society through different forms and solutions. Originality/value The adoption and use of IT – such as mobile devices – impacts on how care practices are performed in the MECS, providing different benefits to those involved (teams, patients and the organization).

ABSTRACT The article’s objective is to present a quantitative overview of innovation studies developed by Latin American authors. We adopted the bibliometric method to build the study, with data originated from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, covering 30 years (1987-2016). From this data analysis, we found out that innovation studies in Latin America, for long period, did not present a significant volume. However, this scenario has undergone changes, such as: (1) the growth in the volume of publications of the countries; (2) the relevant collaboration between Latin American countries and the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom; (3) and relevant presence of Brazilian authors and universities as the most productive in the region. Despite these changes, Latin America still falls behind the reference countries in the area, accounting for 2.75% of the worldwide bibliographic production on innovation in the databases analyzed.

Recentemente, destaca-se a integração da Internet e da telefonia móvel, culminando no surgimento de outra tecnologia, chamada Internet Móvel (IM). Embora venha despertando interesse entre executivos e acadêmicos, conhece-se pouco sobre a adoção dessa tecnologia nas organizações. Assim, objetivou-se neste estudo identificar os principais motivos que têm levado as organizações a adotar a IM, além de apurar os efeitos percebidos do uso dessa tecnologia no desempenho organizacional. O estudo se caracteriza como uma pesquisa quantitativa de caráter exploratório, realizada com 96 empresas localizadas no Rio Grande do Sul. Para tal, utilizou-se como base o modelo de adoção de TI proposto por Lunardi, Dolci e Maçada (2010). Os resultados obtidos sugerem que a adoção da Internet Móvel é influenciada por três distintos fatores: utilidade percebida, ambiente organizacional e pressões competitivas, sendo a utilidade percebida o principal motivador. No que se refere aos efeitos percebidos do uso da IM no desempenho organizacional, o estudo indica que a Internet Móvel aumenta principalmente a produtividade da empresa, sendo seguido pela obtenção de novos clientes, pelo aumento das receitas e, por fim, pela redução dos custos operacionais.

Recently, the integration of Internet and mobile technologies has been a worldwide phenomenon, culminating in the emergence of another technology called Mobile Internet (MI). Although this has received interest from executives and academics, there is little known about the adoption of this technology in organizations. Thus, we aimed to identify the main reasons that organizations adopt MI and analyze the perceived effects of MI use on organizational performance. The study was characterized as an exploratory quantitative research conducted with 96 firms from Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil. We used the IT adoption model proposed by Lunardi, Dolci and Maçada (2010) as the main foundation. Results suggest MI adoption is influenced by three distinct factors: perceived usefulness, organizational readiness and competitive pressures, whereby perceived usefulness is the primary motivator. Regarding the perceived effects of MI use on organizational performance, we found that MI primarily increases productivity, but also attracts new customers, increases sales and reduces operating costs.