Areas of study

Sub-factors

Citizens

Healthcare professionals

IT specialists

Non-connectivity of ISs

Lack of national healthcare system

Technical expertise and computer skills

Interface design, guidelines, experience in computer applications, access and maintenance

Failure of adoption of HISs

Planning, technical support and running over time/cost

Human barriers

Negative believes, lack of trust and resistance to change

Cultural barriers

Human interaction

Meciation safety

Limited use of technology and communication gap

Financial barriers

Financial barrier

Security and privacy

Easy to access patients’ medical records