Knowledge, Practice, and Attitude of Healthcare Providers Concerning the Use of Information Technology in Healthcare Units: A Cross-Sectional Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Health care providers with comprehensive knowledge and a positive attitude towards health information technology significantly enhance the efficient use of HIT inside the healthcare sector. Aim of the study: The current study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of Health care providers (HCPs) concerning the use of information technology in healthcare units. Study Design; Cross-sectional study was carried out. Study Setting; Health care facilities, online web-based questionnaire was conducted by using Google form. Study Population; convenience sample consisted of 210 professional HCPs, worked in various health facilities. Tools; Tool I: Self-administrated questionnaire consisted of three parts, Part I: Socio-demographic characteristics of HCPs, Part II: Knowledge of HCPS concerning the use of IT in healthcare units. Part III: Practices of HCPs concerning the use of IT in health care units. (Al-Khatlan et al., 2016). Tool II: Attitude of HCPs concerning the use of IT in health care units. (Kaminski, 2011). Results: the current study showed that 73.8 % of HCPs demonstrated a good knowledge of HIT, 63.2% of HCPs reported not using information technology, and 69.2% of HCPs have a positive attitude towards HIT. Conclusion: Based on the current study, HCPs possess a good knowledge and favorable attitude concerning the use of HIT in health care units, in contrast low practices level was reported, over all the study reveals significant positive relations across all dimensions. Recommendation: Organize workshops, meetings, and training programs to encourage adoption of Health Information Technology, foster discussions, collect data, and highlight its potential benefits to patient care.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7222869545