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High costs of IS implementation and maintenance pose a financial challenge in implementing IT.
High costs of IS implementation and maintenance pose a financial challenge in implementing IT.
True
Inadequate training for system users is an example of a technological challenge.
Inadequate training for system users is an example of a technological challenge.
False
Resistance to adopting new technologies among users is classified as a process challenge.
Resistance to adopting new technologies among users is classified as a process challenge.
True
Limited user participation during system development is a managerial challenge.
Limited user participation during system development is a managerial challenge.
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Encouraging knowledge sharing is a proposed solution to address the challenges of implementing IT.
Encouraging knowledge sharing is a proposed solution to address the challenges of implementing IT.
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Improved operational efficiency in healthcare can lead to a reduction in operating costs for health units.
Improved operational efficiency in healthcare can lead to a reduction in operating costs for health units.
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Telemedicine solutions increase physical barriers to healthcare access.
Telemedicine solutions increase physical barriers to healthcare access.
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Educational advancements in healthcare have no impact on the training methods for practitioners.
Educational advancements in healthcare have no impact on the training methods for practitioners.
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The adoption of advanced technologies, such as AI and IoT, enhances treatment precision in healthcare.
The adoption of advanced technologies, such as AI and IoT, enhances treatment precision in healthcare.
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Outdated software can aid in the integration of new information technology in healthcare.
Outdated software can aid in the integration of new information technology in healthcare.
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Insufficient technical support is one of the structural challenges in implementing information technology in healthcare.
Insufficient technical support is one of the structural challenges in implementing information technology in healthcare.
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A culture of using information systems in healthcare is encouraged by resistance among staff.
A culture of using information systems in healthcare is encouraged by resistance among staff.
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Better resource utilization can lead to lowered service costs in healthcare.
Better resource utilization can lead to lowered service costs in healthcare.
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Microprocessors in 1974 processed data at a rate of 3 GHz.
Microprocessors in 1974 processed data at a rate of 3 GHz.
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Moore's law states that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years.
Moore's law states that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years.
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The storage capacity of disks increased from 2 Mbytes in 1974 to 2 TB in 2010.
The storage capacity of disks increased from 2 Mbytes in 1974 to 2 TB in 2010.
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IT applications in healthcare have no positive impact on patient-centric care.
IT applications in healthcare have no positive impact on patient-centric care.
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The number of deaths due to medical errors is comparable to one jumbo jet crash every two days.
The number of deaths due to medical errors is comparable to one jumbo jet crash every two days.
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IT accessibility improves the participation of patients in health decision-making.
IT accessibility improves the participation of patients in health decision-making.
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Healthcare IT adoption is driven primarily by the need to reduce costs.
Healthcare IT adoption is driven primarily by the need to reduce costs.
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Enhanced access to health information can be achieved through mobile apps and digital platforms.
Enhanced access to health information can be achieved through mobile apps and digital platforms.
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Study Notes
Application of IT in Healthcare
- The presentation discusses the application of information technology (IT) in healthcare.
- A presenter, Ibrahim Adham bin Taib, PhD, from the Department of Biomedical Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), is involved.
- The presentation outlines a lecture on the topic.
Outline of Lecture
- The lecture covers how IT affects daily life.
- It details the evolution of IT.
- Discusses the necessity for IT adoption in healthcare.
- Provides examples of IT applications in healthcare.
- Explains the positive impact of IT applications in healthcare.
- Explains the challenges of IT applications in healthcare.
- Offers solutions to the challenges.
Everyday Life Changes Due to IT
- The images show how IT changes daily life, such as online payments (GrabPay), online banking (Bank Islam), and online food ordering
Evolution of IT
- Microprocessors processed data at 2 MHz in 1974, progressing to 3 GHz in 2010.
- Storage disks increased from 2 Mbytes to 2 TB from 1974 to 2010.
- Increasingly demanding applications were developed and adopted over time.
IT's Necessity in Healthcare
- Information Technology is now necessary in healthcare due to several factors, such as aging populations and the need for improved operational efficiency, patient centric care, healthcare access, and cost reduction.
Positive Impacts of IT in Healthcare
- IT personalizes healthcare services, tailoring them to individual needs.
- IT empowers patients to participate in decisions regarding their health.
- IT provides access to health information and management tools through mobile apps and digital platforms.
- IT improves operational efficiency by increasing healthcare employee productivity, streamlining workflows, and reducing operating costs.
- IT improves healthcare access through telemedicine and e-health solutions, making it faster and easier to access care from anywhere.
- IT can lower costs in healthcare and predict and prevent health issues by better resource utilization and optimized data management.
- IT facilitates educational advancements, transforming medical education and introducing innovative methods for healthcare practitioners through e-learning.
Challenges of Implementing IT in Healthcare
- Structural Challenges: Outdated or inadequate software and hardware. Data loss possibilities. Slow software response times. Usability problems. Insufficient technical support. Frequent system malfunctions.
- Manpower Challenges: Lack of motivation from users. Insufficient employee training. Weak communication among staff. Lack of equipment or resources. Resistance to adopting new systems.
- Financial/Support Challenges: High implementation and maintenance costs. Lack of money for ongoing operations. Insufficient data management tools or structure. Decrease in financial efficiency due to implementation problems. Poor data quality due to resource limitations.
- Security Challenges: Inadequate IT infrastructure. Privacy & legal compliance issues. Lack of adequate data security measures. Issues in data accuracy and security discrepancies.
- Process Challenges: Resistance from users in adopting new technologies. Leadership instability affecting processes. Insufficient usability, training, or guides. Limited user involvement in system development.
- Organizational Challenges: Inadequate employee training to use systems. Lack of user input during design & development. Ineffective management of the IT process. Limited interoperability between different systems. High costs with integration.
Solutions to Challenges
- Focus on strategic planning and implementation.
- Promote a positive culture.
- User-centered design and consistent education.
- Evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Sharing knowledge amongst all workers.
- Ensuring data security & privacy.
- Providing sufficient resources.
- Handling any resistance from users.
Additional Information
- The data suggests worldwide internet usage trends.
- The presentation discusses healthcare challenges in Southeast Asia and Malaysia, including an aging population.
- Statistical data illustrates how the proportion of elderly individuals is increasing in developed and less developed regions.
- The number of deaths from medical errors is comparable to several jumbo jet crashes every two days, highlighting the importance of using IT correctly.
- Numerous examples of current IT applications in healthcare are given.
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This presentation explores the vital role of information technology (IT) in healthcare, highlighting its evolution, applications, and impacts on daily life. Dr. Ibrahim Adham bin Taib from IIUM explains both the benefits and challenges of IT adoption in the healthcare sector, along with proposed solutions to overcome these challenges.
