Development and pilot testing of an Organizational Information Technology/Systems Innovation Readiness Scale...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Informatics
• Organizational Behavior
• Information Technology/Systems (IT/S) Innovation

Background:

• Successful healthcare innovation hinges on organizational readiness for new IT/S.
• Limited research exists on defining and measuring IT/S innovation readiness in healthcare.
• This study addresses this gap through a multi-phased research program.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on the development and pilot testing of the Organizational Information Technology/Systems Innovation Readiness Scale (OITIRS).
• To provide background on the OITIRS's conceptualization and validation from prior research phases.
• To present pilot testing results supporting the OITIRS's utility in healthcare informatics.

Main Methods:

• Exploration and validation of IT/S innovation readiness sub-dimensions in initial research phases.
• Development of the OITIRS based on findings from the first two phases.
• Pilot testing of the OITIRS in healthcare settings.

Main Results:

• The OITIRS was developed and pilot tested for healthcare settings.
• Pilot testing results provide initial support for the OITIRS's validity and reliability.
• The scale is suitable for use in healthcare informatics research.

Conclusions:

• The OITIRS is a validated metric for assessing healthcare organizational readiness for IT/S innovation.
• The scale can aid in understanding and improving IT/S adoption and success in healthcare.
• Further research using the OITIRS is recommended for healthcare informatics.