User-Related Factors in Health Information Technology Readiness: A Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Healthcare Management
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Health Information Technology (HIT) implementation holds significant promise for healthcare optimization.
• Successful HIT adoption hinges on end-users' readiness, influenced by technical, organizational, and user-related factors.
• Existing research extensively covers technical and organizational readiness, but HIT user readiness is less explored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and categorize person-related factors influencing successful Health Information Technology (HIT) implementation.
• To address the underexplored area of HIT user readiness.
• To provide a foundation for enhancing end-user readiness in HIT projects.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review methodology was employed.
• The review focused on identifying person-related factors facilitating HIT implementation.
• Factors were systematically categorized to provide a comprehensive overview.

Main Results:

• Sixteen distinct person-related factors contributing to successful HIT implementation were identified and categorized.
• These factors encompass individual characteristics and behaviors influencing technology adoption.
• The identified factors provide a detailed understanding of user-centric aspects of HIT readiness.

Conclusions:

• The identified 16 factors are critical for enhancing HIT user readiness.
• HIT project managers, consultants, and policymakers can leverage these findings.
• Implementing readiness assessments, targeted training, and supportive policies can optimize HIT adoption and integration.