Factors associated with the utilization and the acceptance of Hospital Information Systems from Health Care Providers’ Perspectives

Background: The adoption of Hospital Information Systems (HIS) is crucial for keeping up withtechnological advancements in daily life, especially in the healthcare sector, to improve the quality ofcare for patients. A deep understanding of the factors that influence the acceptance of these systemscan greatly aid healthcare providers (HCPs) in successfully and effectively implementing them. Aim:To explore factors associated with the utilization and acceptance of Hospital Information Systemsfrom healthcare providers’ perspectives. Settings: The study was carried out in The AlexandriaUrology Hospital. Subjects: All health care providers who are working in the previously mentionedsetting. Subjects were divided into categories based on their job titles (Nursing staff, technical staff,Physicians, Pharmacist). Tool: Hospital information system utilization and acceptance questionnaireResults: The study showed that there was a statistically positive significant correlation between TheAcceptance and The Utilization of HIS (r=0.740, p=0.000). Also, statistically positive significantrelationships between all dimensions of The Utilization and The Acceptance of HIS). Conclusion: Themean score of utilization and acceptance of HIS By domains, indicates a relatively high level amongHCPs which explains that the highest mean score is related to the Perceived usefulness domain whilethe lowest mean score is related to the Organizational factors domain. Recommendations: Improvingthe organizational structure in the hospital in terms of continuous training and guidance to HCPs onthe optimal use of the system and providing all operating requirements.