Clinicians' Views on Readiness for Change in Health IT Projects
Author Information
Author(s): Guy Paré, Claude Sicotte, Placide Poba-Nzaou, George Balouzakis
Primary Institution: HEC Montreal
Hypothesis
What factors influence clinicians' perceptions of organizational readiness for change in clinical information system projects?
Conclusion
Understanding the factors that influence organizational readiness for change is crucial for the success of clinical information system initiatives.
Supporting Evidence
- Vision clarity and change appropriateness significantly influence perceptions of organizational readiness.
- Organizational flexibility is also a key factor in readiness for change.
- Leadership support was found to be less impactful than expected.
Takeaway
This study looked at how ready doctors and nurses feel about using new computer systems in healthcare, and found that clear reasons for change and support from leaders help a lot.
Methodology
Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted to assess clinicians' perceptions of organizational readiness for change.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to biases in responses.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce common method bias, and focused on a single type of technology and group of change recipients.
Participant Demographics
Participants included mostly female registered nurses with an average of over 18 years of experience in the nursing profession.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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