The impact financial resources on implementation of large-scale electronic health records in the Saudi Arabia's primary healthcare centers: Mixed methods

Abstract

IntroductionThere is worldwide demand for the implementation of electronic health systems and a transformation to electronic transactions in healthcare organizations. This move to e-health transformation stems from the perceived positive impact that e-health systems have in improving the quality of healthcare and, in turn, reducing expenses. Despite this, more than half of previous Electronic Health Record System (EHRS) implementation projects have failed due to several barriers and challenges such as cost.Aim of the studyTo evaluate the impact of financial resources (FR) on the implementation of the EHRS in PHCs in SA.MethodsA mixed methods approach was implemented. SPSS and AMOS-SEM are used to test reliability and validity and hypotheses. Thirty-one (59%) out of 51 policy makers at the MoH filled and returned the questionnaire while 13 policymakers were interviewed using semi-structure interviews.ResultsResults revealed that both measurement model and structural models met the threshold. All scales are found reliable and valid. Furthermore financial resources have positive impact on EHRS implementation. Findings from both studies show that financial resources have a very positive impact to facilitate large-scale EHRs implementation and overcome barriers that may lead to the failure of the project.

The Influence of Organizational Resources on Implementation of Strategic Plans in Tanzanian’s Local Government Authorities

“…A majority of the participants expressed strong disagreement regarding the sufficiency of budgetary allocations for the implementation of strategic plans, highlighting a prevalent lack of financial resources. This statement is consistent with previous research that highlights the importance of having adequate financial resources to effectively implement strategic goals (Alzghaibi et al, 2022;Pallangyo & Rees, 2010). This opinion is also supported by studies undertaken in Kenya and Tanzania, specifically within public sector organisations (Ndegwah, 2016).…”

“…The work conducted by Nkosi, specifically in the Mpumalanga area of South Africa, brought attention to the considerable obstacle presented by insufficient financial resources in effectively executing strategic goals. Moreover, the present analysis aligns with the suggestions put forth by Alzghaibi et al, (2022), which underscore the crucial need of sufficient financial resources for the implementation of strategic initiatives. The accumulation of this collective information provides essential contributions to the current body of provides support for the assertions put forth by prior scholars, such as Messah and Mucai (2018), Mango (2014), andNdegwah (2014), who all underscored the critical significance of material resources in the execution of strategic plans within diverse settings.…”

“…According to Olsen (2017), the sufficiency of financial resources is of utmost importance in ensuring the effective execution of strategic initiatives. Cumulatively, these discoveries enhance our comprehension of the intricate difficulties associated with financial resources in the realm of strategic planning, thereby enriching the discussion on the crucial significance of financial management policies and practices in effectively implementing strategic plans within public sector organizations (Ali, 2018;Alzghaibi et al, 2022;Burke, 2008). Furthermore, the findings derived from the multiple linear regressions conducted in this research demonstrate a statistically significant correlation between the execution of strategic plans within Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and their financial resources (t=2.147, P=0.033<Alpha=0.05).…”

“…knowledge, highlighting the crucial significance of financial resources in effectively executing strategic plans (Alzghaibi et al, 2022;Berry, 2007;Burke, 2008;Pallangyo & Rees, 2010). This applies not just to Local Government Areas (LGAs), but also within the wider scope of environmental conservation and biodiversity management.…”

Willingness to Pay for Health Insurance: The Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

“…Due to increase in health services prices globally, cost of expenses upon health are increasing in Saudi Arabia General Authority for Statistics, 2020). Due to increase in non-communicable diseases financial burden has significantly increased (Alzghaibi et al, 2022). People above age of sixty years require more health services (Karlin, Weil & Flemban 2016).…”