scholarly journals Factors influencing decision making for healthcare services outsourcing: A review and Delphi study

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 327-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Kavosi ◽  
Hamed Rahimi ◽  
Saeideh Khanian ◽  
Payam Farhadi ◽  
Erfan Kharazmi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Services Outsourcing

scholarly journals Factors influencing decision making for implementing e-health in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Gulf Cooperation Council countries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahad M Al-Anezi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Gulf Cooperation Council ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Abstract Background Electronic health (e-health) approaches such as telemedicine, mobile health, virtual healthcare and electronic health records are considered to be effective in increasing access to healthcare services, reducing operational costs and improving the quality of healthcare services during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, a pandemic resulting from the spread of a novel coronavirus discovered in December 2019. In this context, the aim of this study was to identify the most important factors influencing decision making on the implementation of e-health in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates), which are in the process of digitizing healthcare services. Methods This study reviewed the literature to identify the important factors influencing decision making on e-health. In addition, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted in order to identify the most important criteria to be considered in decision making on e-health. The survey link was forwarded to 978 healthcare practitioners and 42 experts (purposive sampling), from which a final sample of 892 (864 practitioners and 28 experts) was achieved, reflecting a response rate of 87.45%. Results Of the 44 factors identified under seven themes (strategic, quality, management, technology, function characteristics, economic, sociocultural and demographic factors), 22 factors were identified to be the most important criteria. Conclusions Findings from this study suggest that decision making in relation to e-health is a complex process that requires consideration of various factors. It was also found that attention should be paid to sociocultural and demographic factors, which may need to be considered in increasing healthcare access during the COVID-19 outbreak.

scholarly journals USING QSPM AND WASPAS METHODS FOR DETERMINING OUTSOURCING STRATEGIES

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 729-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shima Lashgari ◽  
Jurgita Antuchevičienė
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Quantitative Evaluation ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Services Outsourcing ◽  
Product Assessment ◽  
Outsourcing Strategies

The aim of the current study is to select the best strategies for outsourcing development, applying decision-making tools that enable to make reasoned decision. To evaluate outsourcing strategies, a new model of Comprehensive Framework for Strategy Formulation and Selection is presented. Development of outsourcing of healthcare services in Tehran is analysed in the paper. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis is used to evaluate the internal and external factors affecting the outsourcing of healthcare services in health deputy of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences in different aspects and to develop several possible outsourcing strategies. Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix is applied for quantitative evaluation of strategies. It is proposed to validate the approach by applying Multiple Criteria Decision Making methods. Robust and accurate Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment method is selected and applied for quantitative evaluation of strategies. Based on the consistency of the results of the both approaches, the five best strategies to develop healthcare services outsourcing are offered.

Factors Influencing Utilisation of Maternal Healthcare Services: Womens Perception

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1and2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gyanvati
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Maternal Healthcare ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Newborn Child

This paper analyses the factors affecting for utilization of maternal healthcare services. Following is the section wise description of the paper. Firstly, the paper looks into socio-economic background of women. Secondly, the paper focuses on usage of maternal healthcare services by women. Thirdly, the paper also traces the factors affecting for usage of maternal healthcare services. Lastly, the paper concludes and suggests by emphasizing the significance of proper utilization of maternal healthcare services that it leads to better health of mother and their newborn child.

Other Factors Influencing Religious Vocations

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thu T. Do
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Women Religious ◽  
Religious Life ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Religious Vocation ◽  
Devotional Practices ◽  
Religious Vocations ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

This chapter presents an overview of aspects that may influence women and men religious on their religious vocational decision during their childhood with their family and parish, their attendance of primary and secondary school, their participation in parish life, and their college years. The influential aspects addressed are: attending Mass regularly and devotional practices, having the opportunity to discuss and receive encouragement from others to discern a religious vocation, the witness of men and women religious, and being engaged in youth and voluntary ministry programs. The chapter concludes that while not every individual religious has opportunities to experience these activities in various environments before he or she decides to enter religious life, all the aspects complement one another and have an impact on religious vocational discernment and decision-making.

Evaluations for New Healthcare Environment Commissioning and Operational Decision Making Using Simulation and Human Factors: A Case Study of an Interventional Trauma Operating Room

2021 ◽  
pp. 193758672199966
Author(s):  
Mirette Dubé ◽  
Jason Laberge ◽  
Elaine Sigalet ◽  
Jonas Shultz ◽  
Christine Vis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Healthcare Environment ◽  
New Process ◽  
Timely Access ◽  
Operational Decision Making

Purpose: The aim of this article is to provide a case study example of the preopening phase of an interventional trauma operating room (ITOR) using systems-focused simulation and human factor evaluations for healthcare environment commissioning. Background: Systems-focused simulation, underpinned by human factors science, is increasingly being used as a quality improvement tool to test and evaluate healthcare spaces with the stakeholders that use them. Purposeful real-to-life simulated events are rehearsed to allow healthcare teams opportunity to identify what is working well and what needs improvement within the work system such as tasks, environments, and processes that support the delivery of healthcare services. This project highlights salient evaluation objectives and methods used within the clinical commissioning phase of one of the first ITORs in Canada. Methods: A multistaged evaluation project to support clinical commissioning was facilitated engaging 24 stakeholder groups. Key evaluation objectives highlighted include the evaluation of two transport routes, switching of operating room (OR) tabletops, the use of the C-arm, and timely access to lead in the OR. Multiple evaluation methods were used including observation, debriefing, time-based metrics, distance wheel metrics, equipment adjustment counts, and other transport route considerations. Results: The evaluation resulted in several types of data that allowed for informed decision making for the most effective, efficient, and safest transport route for an exsanguinating trauma patient and healthcare team; improved efficiencies in use of the C-arm, significantly reduced the time to access lead; and uncovered a new process for switching OR tabletop due to safety threats identified.

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