Appropriation of biomedical instruments within the electrophysiologistcardiologist framework

Abstract

This research aims at analyzing and documenting ways in which a set (four) of cardiologists specialized in electrophysiology get involved in a series of activities that lead them to transform an electronic instrument in a problem-solving tool. We argue that during the appropriation process of the tool, cardiologists develop cognitive schemas as a result of interacting within a community of practice formed by experts, technicians, nurses, and biomedical engineers that allow them to transform an instrument in a problem solving tool.