Open AccessEvaluating an Implementation Protocol for Digitization and Devices in Operating Rooms: a Case Study
Author(s) -
Navin Sewberath Misser,
Janneke E. Jaspers,
Bas van Zaane,
Hein G. Gooszen,
Johan Versendaal
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.18690/978-961-286-485-9.26
Subject(s) - digitization , implementation , protocol (science) , computer science , plan (archaeology) , process management , ehealth , software engineering , engineering management , health care , engineering , telecommunications , medicine , alternative medicine , archaeology , pathology , history , economics , economic growth
Digitization of activities in hospitals receives more attention, due to Covid-19 related regulations. The use of ehealth to support patient care is increasing and efficient ways to implement digitization of processes and other technological equipment are needed. We constructed a protocol for implementation and in this study, we evaluate this protocol based on a case to implement a device in the OR. We used various data sources to evaluate this protocol: semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and project documents. Based on these findings, this protocol, including identified implementation activities and implementation instructions can be used for implementations of other devices. Implementation activities include setting up a project plan, organizational and technological preparation, maintenance, and training. In future research, these activities and instructions need to be evaluated in more complex projects and a flexible tool needs to be developed to select relevant activities and instructions for implementations of information systems or devices.