Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 PhD student Department of information & knowledge science, faculty of literature, humanity & Social science, science & research branch of Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Information & knowledge Science, Faculty of Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction:
A Hospital Information System (HIS) is a crucial tool in information technology. By managing patient healthcare information and documentation, it plays a significant role in improving services, reducing costs, and enhancing hospital productivity. This research aims to model the key success factors of health information systems in hospitals.
Methods:
This applied study, employing a mixed-methods (qualitative-quantitative) approach, was conducted in 2024. The qualitative phase involved a meta-synthesis of reputable scientific articles published between 2000 and 2024, achieved through searching, selection, coding, and synthesizing relevant study findings. In the quantitative phase, 353 experts and middle managers from hospitals in West Azerbaijan Province were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made, 41-item questionnaire (with confirmed content validity and a Cronbach's alpha reliability of 0.86). Data analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and PLS software.
Findings:
The results identified six influential factors contributing to the success of health information systems: Financial (0.712), Human (0.655), Managerial (0.584), Environmental (0.545), Organizational (0.434), and Technical (0.415). These findings primarily focus on identifying factors effective in the development of health information technology.
Conclusion:
The successful development of these systems necessitates comprehensive attention to these factors. Specifically, sound financial management and investment in human resources, alongside strong managerial support, are vital for effective implementation. Applying these key factors can enhance the productivity of health information management in the country.
Keywords
- Health Information Technology
- Health Information Management
- Health Information Systems
- Hospital
- Meta-synthesis
- Structural Equation Modeling
Main Subjects
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