An Evaluation Model for the Implementation of Hospital Information System in Public Hospitals Using Multi-Criteria-Decision-Making (Mcdm) Approaches Publisher



Esfahani AA¹ ; Ahmadi H² ; Nilashi M^{3, 7} ; Alizadeh M⁴ ; Bashiri A⁵ ; Farajzadeh MA¹ ; Shahmoradi L⁵ ; Nobakht M¹ ; Rasouli HR⁶ Show Affiliations
Source: International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE) Published:2018

Abstract

Background: Hospital Information System (HIS) is implemented to provide high-quality patient care. The aim of this study is to identify significant dimensional factors that influence the hospital decision in adopting the HIS. Methods: This study designs the initial integrated model by taking the three main dimensions in adopting HIS technology. Accordingly, DEMATEL was utilized to test the strength of interdependencies among the dimensions and variables. Then ANP approach is adapted to determining how the factors are weighted and prioritized by professionals and main users working in the Iranian public hospitals, in-volved with the HIS system. Results: The results indicated that Perceived Technical Competence is a key factor in the Human dimension. The respondents also believed that Relative Advantage, Compatibility and Security Concern of Technology dimension should be further assessed in relation to other factors. With respect to Organization dimension, Top Management Support and Vendor Support are considered more important than others. Conclusion: Applying the TOE and HOT-fit models as the pillar of our developed model with significant findings add to the growing literature on the factors associated with the adoption of HIS and also shed some light for managers of public hospitals in Iran to success-fully adopt the HIS. © 2018 Ali Aliakbar Esfahani et al.