Impact of Technology on COVID-19 Management in Saudi Arabia
Author Information
Author(s): Farhah Nesren S.
Primary Institution: Saudi Electronic University
Hypothesis
How do health information technologies affect the management of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia?
Conclusion
The study found that health information technologies significantly improved the management of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia, although technical issues hindered some outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- HITs significantly influenced the management of COVID-19 in various areas, including consulting, screening, and monitoring.
- Technical issues hindered the realization of desired outcomes.
- Practitioners reported satisfaction with the access to and value of information provided by HITs.
Takeaway
This study shows that using technology helped doctors manage COVID-19 better, but there were some problems that made it hard to use these tools effectively.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design with survey questionnaires to gather data from health information technology practitioners.
Limitations
Technical issues and challenges in using health information technologies limited some outcomes.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p>0.8
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