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Risk perception during information system development in non-profit health care organizations
V Vimarlund1, T Timpka, M Ljunggren
1Department of Computer Science and Social Medicine, Linköping University, Sweden. vivar@ida.liu.se
Methods of Information in Medicine
|October 27, 1998
Summary
Understanding perceived risks in healthcare information system development is crucial. Key risks include unclear system objectives, poor user requirements, and communication issues, influenced by informatics knowledge and political factors.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Systems Development
- Risk Management
Background:
- Perceived risk exposure among design teams offers strategic insights for healthcare organizations.
- Early phases of information system development projects are critical for identifying potential risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a typology of perceived risks in healthcare information system development projects.
- To identify key risk areas and influencing factors during the requirements specification phase.
Main Methods:
- Interviews were conducted with key team members from diverse healthcare settings (specialist clinic, primary care, informatics research).
- Phenomenological data analysis and secondary integration with existing theories were employed.
Main Results:
- Main perceived risk areas include system objectives, user requirements definition, and communication patterns.
- Technical factors hindering resource maximization involve limited informatics knowledge among decision-makers and differing customer-supplier views on system design.
- Political considerations significantly influence technical and economic decisions.
Conclusions:
- Informatics knowledge is pivotal in risk perception during healthcare information system development.
- Political considerations by team members are essential for informed technical and economic decision-making.
- Addressing identified risk areas can improve information system development outcomes in healthcare.