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Factors influencing the selection of a picture archiving and communication system: A qualitative study

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  • Misagh Zahiri Esfahani
  • Jamileh Farokhzadian
  • Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy
  • Reza Khajouei

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Background Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is an evolving technology in health care domains that is used for storage, management, retrieval, transfer, and delivery of medical images. Some medical centers in Iran have installed the PACS in recent years but have not used it appropriately. One of the problems in implementing this system is inability to select appropriate PACS. Several factors are involved in the selection process. The objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence PACS selection. Methods This qualitative study aimed to identify factors influencing the PACS selection. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 10 experts in three educational hospitals and in the position to make decision for the purchase of PACS. Data were analyzed by the conventional qualitative content analysis method proposed by Lundman and Graneheim. Results Analyses achieved 11 subcategories in two specific and general categories that influence PACS selection. The specific category of this study included six subcategories, and the general category included five subcategories. Conclusion The results of this study determined that usability was the most important factor from the perspective of participants. Since the main users of a system have a critical role in adoption or rejection of a system, ease of use (usability) is significant and must be considered in system selection as a significant factor.

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  • Misagh Zahiri Esfahani & Jamileh Farokhzadian & Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy & Reza Khajouei, 2019. "Factors influencing the selection of a picture archiving and communication system: A qualitative study," International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 34(2), pages 780-793, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ijhplm:v:34:y:2019:i:2:p:780-793
    DOI: 10.1002/hpm.2736
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