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Pourgholam sarivi J, Rahmaty F, Yaghoubi M. Effective Factors on the Use of Internet of Things in Controlling the COVID-19 Epidemic in Iranian Hospitals: A Qualitative Study. jhosp 2023; 22 (2) :98-113
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1- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,Iran.
2- Health Research Center, Life style institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,Iran.*Corresponding Author E-mail: yaghoobbi997@gmail.com
2- Health Research Center, Life style institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,Iran.*Corresponding Author E-mail: yaghoobbi997@gmail.com
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Introduction : The Internet of Things (IoT) enables the connectivity of all devices in our daily lives, and it has had a positive impact on healthcare, specifically in disease diagnosis and prevention, especially during times of crisis. The objective of this research is to identify the factors that influence the use of IoT in combating COVID-19 in hospitals.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2023, using semi-structured face-to-face and telephone interviews with ten experts in health information technology and the Internet of Things. Data analysis was conducted using directed content analysis with MAXQDA software, version 2018.
Results: The data analysis resulted in 124 codes, which were then divided into 32 subcategories. These subcategories were further classified into six categories according to the model of the International Telecommunication Union. The categories include Network (five subcategories), Application (ten subcategories), Equipment (four subcategories), Support (three subcategories), Management (six subcategories), and Security (four subcategories). The Application category had the highest frequency, while the Support category had the lowest.
Conclusion: Infrastructure and legal aspects are among the most significant factors in the implementation of the Internet of Things in healthcare, particularly in the fight against COVID-19.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2023, using semi-structured face-to-face and telephone interviews with ten experts in health information technology and the Internet of Things. Data analysis was conducted using directed content analysis with MAXQDA software, version 2018.
Results: The data analysis resulted in 124 codes, which were then divided into 32 subcategories. These subcategories were further classified into six categories according to the model of the International Telecommunication Union. The categories include Network (five subcategories), Application (ten subcategories), Equipment (four subcategories), Support (three subcategories), Management (six subcategories), and Security (four subcategories). The Application category had the highest frequency, while the Support category had the lowest.
Conclusion: Infrastructure and legal aspects are among the most significant factors in the implementation of the Internet of Things in healthcare, particularly in the fight against COVID-19.
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مدیریت فناوری اطلاعات و مدارک پزشکی در بیمارستان
Received: 2023/07/8 | Accepted: 2024/04/16 | Published: 2024/04/29
Received: 2023/07/8 | Accepted: 2024/04/16 | Published: 2024/04/29
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