Factors Constraining Adoption of Project Management Information Systems in Private Healthcare Facilities in Kakamega County, Kenya

Mugovero Fredrick Keverenge, Dr. Jane Omwenga

Abstract: The adoption and application of information technology is essential to reform healthcare and meet the needs of patients in the coming decades.By harnessing the power of information technology for the health care field, we can enhance the effectiveness of the care we provide patient safety, increase workforce productivity and satisfaction, streamline payment-billing and administrative systems, and meet consumer expectations for service and access to information. Based on theories from the technology adoption literature, a conceptual framework for the adoption of information systems in healthcare service delivery has been developed. This study was conducted In Kakamega County. Questionnaires were distributed through drop and pick method to all the participants in the study. The result of this study revealed that the staff information and communication technology literacy significantly influences adoption of information system. The study also revealed that information system characteristics influences information systems adoption. On the influence of the external pressure, the study revealed that external pressure does not influence adoption of information systems adoption. This study recommends that information systems be incorporated in the curriculum for all the courses as it is an important factor that influences information systems adoption. The study further recommends that organizations should continuously train their staff on the emerging technologies as this can help in the adoption of new information systems.

Keywords: Adoption, Information, Productivity.

Title: Factors Constraining Adoption of Project Management Information Systems in Private Healthcare Facilities in Kakamega County, Kenya

Author: Mugovero Fredrick Keverenge, Dr. Jane Omwenga

International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations 

ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)

Research Publish Journals

Vol. 5, Issue 1, April 2017 – September 2017

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Factors Constraining Adoption of Project Management Information Systems in Private Healthcare Facilities in Kakamega County, Kenya by Mugovero Fredrick Keverenge, Dr. Jane Omwenga