Knowledge and Practice Related to Health Information Technology Among Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Eastern India: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Background: Health Information Technology (HIT) has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare systems, supporting clinical decision-making, continuity of care, and operational efficiency. However, optimal utilization remains dependent on workforce competence and organizational readiness. Objectives:...

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Publicado en:Indian Journal of Community Health Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 423 - 427
Autores principales: Sarangi, Lisa, Behera, Basudev, Parhi, Laxmidhar
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Indian Journal of Community Health Mar/Apr2026
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        atl: Knowledge and Practice Related to Health Information Technology Among Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Eastern India: A Mixed-Methods Study.
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          Sarangi, Lisa
          Behera, Basudev
          Parhi, Laxmidhar
        affil: Department of Community Medicine, Hi Tech Medical College and Hospital, Pandara, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar
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          Health Information India
          Information Technology India
          Professional Knowledge Evaluation
          Tertiary Health Care
          Attitude of Health Personnel Evaluation
          Medical Informatics
          Human
          Male
          Female
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          Descriptive Statistics
          Multimethod Studies
          India
          Structured Questionnaires
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Inferential Statistics
          Workflow
          Data Analysis Software
          Chi Square Test
          T-Tests
          Coefficient alpha
          Content Analysis
          Thematic Analysis
          Purposive Sample
          Digital Health
          Nonexperimental Studies
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Background: Health Information Technology (HIT) has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare systems, supporting clinical decision-making, continuity of care, and operational efficiency. However, optimal utilization remains dependent on workforce competence and organizational readiness. Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HIT among healthcare professionals in a tertiary care teaching hospital and to explore perceived barriers and facilitators. Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted among 167 healthcare professionals using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Results: Administrators demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores than doctors (3.65 ± 0.72 vs 2.97 ± 0.68; p < 0.01). Nearly half of participants reported low computer proficiency. Documentation and appointment scheduling were suboptimal, whereas literature searching was frequently practiced. Major barriers included inadequate training, workflow disruption, and cybersecurity concerns. Conclusion: Despite perceived benefit of use of Information Technology in Health care management, significant gaps persist in HIT utilization. Structured capacity-building programs and institutional digital governance are required.
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