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Revolution or evolution? An analysis of E-health innovation and impact using a hypercube model
Jen-Her Wu1, An-Sheng Huang, Tzyh-Lih Hisa
1Department of Information Management and Institute of Healthcare Management, National Sun Yat-Sen University, 70 Lien-hai Rd, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan. jhwu@mis.nsysu.edu.tw
International Journal of Electronic Healthcare
|December 1, 2007
Summary
This study analyzes healthcare innovation using a hypercube model, examining Tele-healthcare, electronic healthcare (E-healthcare), and mobile healthcare (M-healthcare) impacts on stakeholders and adoption capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Informatics
- Health Services Research
- Innovation Management
Background:
- The evolution of healthcare delivery models is driven by technological advancements.
- Digital health innovations like Tele-healthcare, E-healthcare, and M-healthcare are transforming patient care and operational efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in healthcare informatics and delivery models using a hypercube innovation model.
- To identify the impacts of E-health innovations on various stakeholders.
- To discuss critical capabilities required for adopting these innovations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a hypercube innovation model for analysis.
- Identified impacts on healthcare customers, hospitals, complementary providers, and regulators.
- Discussed adoption capabilities for Tele-healthcare, E-healthcare, and M-healthcare.
Main Results:
- E-health innovations significantly alter healthcare informatics and delivery.
- Stakeholders experience diverse impacts, necessitating strategic adaptation.
- Specific capabilities are crucial for successful adoption of Tele-healthcare, E-healthcare, and M-healthcare.
Conclusions:
- The hypercube model provides a framework for understanding E-health innovation dynamics.
- Successful integration of digital health requires addressing stakeholder impacts and capability development.
- Future healthcare delivery will be increasingly shaped by mobile and electronic health solutions.
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