Factors influencing e-health implementation by medical doctors in public hospitals in Zimbabwe

摘要: Background:  Improving access to health care services in both developed and developing countries through information communication technology (ICT) has been getting particular attention from government, medical researchers practitioners. This seen many governments proposing the implementation of healthcare systems that are centred on technology, while practitioners have arguing for policies promote use provision. Objective:  The main objective this study was determine factors influencing e-health by doctors public hospitals Zimbabwe. Methods: guided a qualitative research conjunction with multiple-case studies. Qualitative data were collected using 20 semi-structured interviews selected concerning hospitals. Hospitals random sampling, purposive sampling used select doctors. In addition, researcher conducted direct observations at five Furthermore, policy issues Zimbabwe’s document review process. Data analysed data-driven thematic coding. solo approach because intended reveal could not be revealed related literature. Results:  This reveals Zimbabwe is influenced internal external factors. Internal include ICT infrastructure technologies, skills knowledge, technical support, security concerns, lack basic facilities, demographic such as age doctor–patient relationship. External policy, funding bureaucracy. Conclusion: idea relatively new centres Its application sufficiently addressed. The shows success an system depends There great potential implementing if these taken into consideration. Otherwise, will continue lag behind