The Adoption and Diffusion of the International Patient Summary

dc.contributor.authorSchippers, Djowin
dc.contributor.authorSpil, Ton
dc.contributor.authorStegwee, Robert
dc.contributor.authorFolmer, Erwin
dc.contributor.authorDonnelly, Shawn
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-26T21:07:19Z
dc.date.available2024-12-26T21:07:19Z
dc.date.issued2025-01-07
dc.description.abstractThe International Patient Summary (IPS) is a set of basic clinical data that includes the most important health and care-related facts about a patient, enabling safe and secure healthcare. This summarized version of the patient’s clinical data gives health professionals the relevant information they need to provide care when there is an unexpected or unscheduled medical situation. Currently, there is insufficient information regarding the practical value of the IPS and its potential for improvement. This study explored the potential and value of the IPS to improve healthcare delivery. Moreover, the aim was to discover how the current value of the IPS can be further improved. Through a combined approach of literature review and interviews with healthcare professionals, the research investigated the clinical relevance and value, facilitators, and barriers to IPS adoption. With the combined results of these data collections, this study explores strategies and actions for successful implementation and fostering worldwide adoption. The USE IT qualitative model shows to be a good addition to the well known quantitative methods of adoption. The findings highlight the significant clinical value of the IPS. Literature shows enhanced care quality, improved communication, and reduced healthcare costs. Interviews identify improved quality of care, more efficient access to relevant data, and enhancement of patient safety by ensuring healthcare providers have access to crucial patient information. However, challenges such as data security, technical limitations, and implementation costs hinder widespread use. The research emphasizes the importance of addressing these barriers to maximize the IPS's potential. Key strategies include ensuring data privacy, fostering interoperability between electronic health records, and actively involving clinicians in the implementation process. Additionally, establishing clear governance structures and promoting awareness will be crucial for broader adoption. Overall, the study validates the IPS's value proposition and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing its practical implementation. This involves utilizing the existing value of the IPS, while taking into account the identified facilitators and barriers, and focusing on the necessary actions to boost its adoption. Further research is recommended to deepen the understanding of IPS implementation factors and their practical effects on healthcare. By overcoming existing barriers and fostering collaboration, the IPS has the potential to become an important and standard-used tool in global healthcare.
dc.format.extent8
dc.identifier.doi10.24251/HICSS.2025.425
dc.identifier.isbn978-0-9981331-8-8
dc.identifier.otherd6518d91-be80-4173-8565-6dd0f1cd0a4a
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10125/109268
dc.relation.ispartofProceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectIT Adoption, Diffusion, and Evaluation in Healthcare
dc.subjectadoption, diffusion, e-health, ips, value
dc.titleThe Adoption and Diffusion of the International Patient Summary
dc.typeConference Paper
dc.type.dcmiText
prism.startingpage3539

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