Effects of Implementing a Barcode Information Management System on Operating Room Staff: Comparative Study

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Information Systems Management
• Clinical Workflow Optimization

Background:

• Barcode Information Management Systems (BIMS) are implemented in operating rooms to enhance medical care quality and administrative efficiency.
• Previous research highlights the extensive use of Agile development models in information system development.
• The impact of information systems on staff acceptance in clinical settings remains under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the effects and acceptance of implementing a BIMS compared to an Original Information System (OIS).
• To assess staff perceptions of system success, quality, and usability in operating and supply rooms.

Main Methods:

• Comparative cohort design involving 80 staff members from operating and supply rooms.
• Data collected via mobile-based structured questionnaires from January to August 2020.
• Statistical analysis using SPSS, including Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests.

Main Results:

• BIMS generally scored higher in system success, quality, and perceived use, though not statistically significant.
• Nurses reported significantly higher perceived system use than technicians (P=.02).
• Perceived usefulness varied significantly with educational level and OIS experience (P=.04, P=.03).

Conclusions:

• Agile development for BIMS is beneficial in clinical settings, with high staff acceptance.
• BIMS demonstrates practicality and potential for broader adoption in healthcare.
• Continued exploration of technology-driven solutions is recommended for healthcare enhancement.