Health Information management
fatemeh sajadiian; salim karimi takalo; abbass shoul
Abstract
AbstractIntroduction: Blockchain as a distributed, secure, transparent and reliable database shared by a community can also affect sustainable supply chain networks. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the causal relationship of the factors related to the use of blockchain in the ...
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AbstractIntroduction: Blockchain as a distributed, secure, transparent and reliable database shared by a community can also affect sustainable supply chain networks. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the causal relationship of the factors related to the use of blockchain in the sustainable supply chain of the health sector.Research method: The current research is descriptive and was conducted with the participation of 5 experts from Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital in Rafsanjan. The experts were selected as a snowball. In order to collect and analyze data, structured interview and fuzzy cognitive mapping method were used.Findings: Based on the research literature and expert opinions, fifteen variables related to the use of blockchain in the sustainable health supply chain were identified. The results showed that the data encryption variable was the most effective with a factor of 2.03 and the scalability variable was the most effective with a factor of 2.20. Among the 15 factors, the variable of standardization and development of software platforms has the highest degree of centrality with a coefficient of 2.97.Conclusion: By identifying the effective and efficient factors in the use of blockchain, the officials of Ali Ibn Abitaleb (AS) hospital can use the data encryption that provides a secure environment by implementing blockchain technology, and also an intelligent system for convenience. To make patients communicate with the hospital.Key words: sustainable supply chain, blockchain, service supply chain, health fieldConclusion: By identifying the effective and efficient factors in the use of blockchain, the officials of Aliebn Abitaleb Hospital will be able to prepare the ground for the application of the blockchain approach by investing in these variables.
