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0Саид Хеба Абдалсалам Саид
Ассистент преподавателя информационных систем управления, Северный технический университет, Ирак.
Алкссо Мохаммед Рааед Махмуд
Аспирант, Казанский федеральный университет.
Стратегическое планирование цифровой больницы и его роль в развитии здравоохранения
Saeed Hiba Abdalsalam Saeed
Assistant Teacher of Management Information Systems.
Northern Technical University, Iraq.
Alxso Mohammed Raaed Mahmoud
Postgraduate student, Kazan Federal University.
Strategic planning for the digital hospital and the role in the development of health care
Introduction
To begin our research, we need to first understand what a digital hospital is and how it differs from a traditional hospital. A digital hospital is one that leverages technology to improve patient outcomes and experiences, streamline operations, and increase efficiency. This can include the use of electronic health records, telemedicine, wearable devices, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools. By incorporating these technologies into hospital operations, digital hospitals can provide more personalized and effective care while also reducing costs and enhancing staff productivity.
Furthermore, examining the strategic planning behind the implementation of digital technologies in hospitals is essential to understanding their impact on healthcare. Proper planning and execution are crucial to ensuring that these technologies are integrated seamlessly into hospital operations and that they align with the organization's overall objectives. By studying the strategic planning process, we can gain insights into how hospitals are adapting to the digital age and what factors contribute to their success or failure.
Overall, this research topic is important as it has the potential to transform the healthcare industry and improve patient outcomes. By understanding the role of digital hospitals in strategic planning and healthcare development, we can pave the way for a more accessible, efficient, and effective healthcare system.
Research Methodology
The research aims to explore the strategic planning of the digital hospital and its role in the development of healthcare. To achieve this goal, a mixed-methods research approach will be employed, consisting of both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques [1].
Data Collection:
1. Quantitative Data Collection: A survey will be conducted to collect quantitative data on the adoption and use of digital technologies in hospitals. The survey will be distributed to hospital administrators, IT managers, and medical professionals working in hospitals that have implemented digital technologies. The survey will include closed-ended questions to obtain quantitative data on the types of technologies used, their effectiveness in improving patient outcomes, and the challenges and barriers to adoption.
2. Qualitative data Collection: In-depth interviews will be conducted with hospital administrators and IT managers who have been involved in the strategic planning and implementation of digital technologies in hospitals. These interviews will be conducted to gather detailed information on the strategic planning process, the factors that influenced the decision to adopt digital technologies, the challenges and barriers faced, and the outcomes and impact of the implementation.
Data Analysis:
1. Quantitative data Analysis: The survey data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics techniques, such as regression analysis, to identify patterns and relationships between the variables. The results will be presented using tables and charts to facilitate interpretation [2].
2. Qualitative data Analysis: The interview data will be analyzed using a thematic analysis approach, whereby the researcher will identify themes and patterns in the data related to the research questions. This involves coding the data, grouping codes into themes and interpreting the themes to produce findings.
Limitations
One of the limitations of this research is that it will only consider hospitals that have already implemented digital technologies, which may introduce a sampling bias. Additionally, the research will be limited to the perspectives of hospital administrators, IT managers, and medical professionals involved in the implementation of digital technologies, which may
not capture the views of patients and other stakeholders. Finally, the study will be conducted in a specific geographic region, which may limit the gen-eralizability of the findings to other contexts [3].
Theoretical Side
Strategic planning is an essential process for organizations seeking to achieve their objectives and goals. The strategic planning process involves assessing the current situation, identifying strengths and weaknesses, setting objectives, and developing strategies to achieve them. In the context of digital hospitals, strategic planning is crucial for the successful implementation of digital technologies into hospital operations [8].
The adoption of digital technologies in hospitals has the potential to transform healthcare delivery by improving patient outcomes, enhancing staff productivity, and reducing costs. However, the implementation of digital technologies in hospitals is a complex process that requires careful strategic planning to ensure that the technologies are integrated seamlessly into hospital operations and that they align with the organization's overall objectives [4].
One theoretical framework that can be used to guide the strategic planning process for digital hospitals is the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory. The RBV theory proposes that an organization's resources and capabilities are key drivers of its performance and competitive advantage. In the context of digital hospitals, the RBV theory suggests that the adoption and effective use of digital technologies can provide hospitals with valuable resources and capabilities that can lead to improved performance and competitive advantage [6].
Another theoretical framework that can be used to guide the strategic planning process for digital hospitals is the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The TAM suggests that an individual's intention to use a technology is influenced by two primary factors: perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. In the context of digital hospitals, the TAM can be used to assess the readiness of hospital staff to adopt and use digital technologies by measuring their perceptions of the usefulness and ease of use of these technologies [4-5].
Finally, the Institutional Theory suggests that the adoption and use of digital technologies in hospitals are influenced by institutional pressures such as regulatory requirements, social norms, and the expectations of stakeholders. In the context of digital hospitals, the Institutional Theory suggests that the strategic planning process should take into account the institutional pressures that may influence the adoption and use of digital technologies, and develop strategies to address these pressures [7].
Overall, these theoretical frameworks can guide the strategic planning process for digital hospitals by helping to identify key resources and capabilities, assessing the readiness of hospital staff to adopt and use digital technologies, and addressing institutional pressures that may influence the adoption and use of digital technologies.
Conclusions
- Strategic planning is essential for the successful implementation of digital technologies in hospitals. - Adoption of digital technologies in hospitals can transform healthcare delivery by improving patient outcomes, enhancing staff productivity, and reducing costs.
- The Resource-Based View (RBV) theory, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Institutional Theory offer useful frameworks for guiding the strategic planning process for digital hospitals.
- Collaboration among hospital administrators, IT managers, medical professionals, and other stakeholders is crucial for the successful implementation of digital technologies in hospitals.
- The strategic planning process should take into account institutional pressures that may influence the adoption and use of digital technologies.
- Future research could involve a more comprehensive sampling approach and include the perspectives of patients and other stakeholders to provide a more holistic understanding of the strategic planning process for digital hospitals.
- Effective strategic planning can lead to improved patient outcomes, enhanced staff productivity, and reduced costs in healthcare delivery.
Recommendations
- Start by conducting a comprehensive review of existing literature on digital hospital strategic planning and its impact on healthcare development. This review should include recent studies, reports, and best practices in the field.
- Identify key stakeholders in the digital hospital planning process, including hospital leadership, clinicians, patients, and technology vendors. Engage these stakeholders in the research process through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gain a better understanding of their perspectives and needs.
- Develop a framework for digital hospital strategic planning that includes a clear vision, goals, and objectives, as well as strategies for implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Use a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect and analyze data. This approach will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the complex factors that influ-
ence digital hospital planning and its impact on healthcare development.
- Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the financial impact of digital hospital implementation and its potential return on investment. This analysis should consider both direct and indirect costs and benefits, such as improved patient outcomes, increased efficiency, and reduced healthcare costs.
- Evaluate the impact of digital hospital implementation on patient outcomes, such as clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and quality of care. This evaluation should use rigorous research methods, such as randomized controlled trials, and should include a comparison group to assess the effectiveness of digital hospital implementation.
- Consider the ethical implications of digital hospital implementation, such as privacy and security concerns, and ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect patient data and confidentiality.
- Finally, disseminate research findings to key stakeholders, including hospital leadership, policymakers, and the broader healthcare community, to inform future digital hospital strategic planning and its role in healthcare development.
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