Matshaba, LNxozi, MHerselman, Martha E2023-07-212023-07-212023-05Matshaba, L., Nxozi, M. & Herselman, M.E. 2023. Guiding the development of interoperable health information systems: A conceptual IT governance framework. <i>Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13873.</i> http://hdl.handle.net/10204/129041611-33490302-9743https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32808-4_9http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12904In the midst of dynamic healthcare needs, health information systems’ lack of interoperability continues to hinder the health sector’s ability to provide healthcare services. For instance, the recent COVID-19 epidemic has sparked discussion about the health department’s ability to meet healthcare needs and the readiness of the National Health Insurance initiative in South Africa. Moreover, operating in resource-constrained circumstances presents a further obstacle and raises questions as to whether quality healthcare services can be delivered to patients. Following the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) process, this paper developed an IT governance conceptual framework, termed the HISIG-CF, to inform the interoperability of health information systems. The HISIG-CF was developed using literature and insights garnered from qualitative data using expert reviews from practitioners in the healthcare industry. The results indicated a need for more guidance to inform interoperability interventions and strengthen current health information systems through the use of well-defined IT Governance frameworks and mechanisms. Furthermore, the HISIG-CF was deemed adequate to improve health information systems interoperability within the healthcare sector in the North West, with prospects for usage across South Africa.AbstractenHealthcare needsIT governanceIT governance frameworkInteroperabilityHealth information systemsDesign science researchNational Health InsuranceArticleMatshaba, L., Nxozi, M., & Herselman, M. E. (2023). Guiding the development of interoperable health information systems: A conceptual IT governance framework. <i>Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13873</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12904Matshaba, L, M Nxozi, and Martha E Herselman "Guiding the development of interoperable health information systems: A conceptual IT governance framework." <i>Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13873</i> (2023) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12904Matshaba L, Nxozi M, Herselman ME. Guiding the development of interoperable health information systems: A conceptual IT governance framework. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13873. 2023; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12904.TY - Article AU - Matshaba, L AU - Nxozi, M AU - Herselman, Martha E AB - In the midst of dynamic healthcare needs, health information systems’ lack of interoperability continues to hinder the health sector’s ability to provide healthcare services. For instance, the recent COVID-19 epidemic has sparked discussion about the health department’s ability to meet healthcare needs and the readiness of the National Health Insurance initiative in South Africa. Moreover, operating in resource-constrained circumstances presents a further obstacle and raises questions as to whether quality healthcare services can be delivered to patients. Following the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) process, this paper developed an IT governance conceptual framework, termed the HISIG-CF, to inform the interoperability of health information systems. The HISIG-CF was developed using literature and insights garnered from qualitative data using expert reviews from practitioners in the healthcare industry. The results indicated a need for more guidance to inform interoperability interventions and strengthen current health information systems through the use of well-defined IT Governance frameworks and mechanisms. Furthermore, the HISIG-CF was deemed adequate to improve health information systems interoperability within the healthcare sector in the North West, with prospects for usage across South Africa. DA - 2023-05 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR J1 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13873 KW - Healthcare needs KW - IT governance KW - IT governance framework KW - Interoperability KW - Health information systems KW - Design science research KW - National Health Insurance LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2023 SM - 1611-3349 SM - 0302-9743 T1 - Guiding the development of interoperable health information systems: A conceptual IT governance framework TI - Guiding the development of interoperable health information systems: A conceptual IT governance framework UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12904 ER -26891