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Perceptions of Healthcare Personnel about the Impact of Cyber-Threats and Intrusions on Patients' Private Health Information
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Perceptions of Healthcare Personnel about the Impact of Cyber-Threats and Intrusions on Patients' Private Health Information
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Akiri, Blessing Emmanuel, author.
ISBN:
9780438082021
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1 electronic resource (133 pages)
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Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-10(E), Section: B.
Advisors: Abigail G. Scheg; Garrett S. Smiley Committee members: Tanya Settles.
Özet:
Information technology (IT) plays a crucial role in the healthcare sector's capacity to serve the population. Modern technologies are associated with a multiplicity of benefits that enable the improvement of patient outcomes and providers' outcomes. However, increased use of technology has exposed the sector to a wide array of risks that could compromise the security and privacy of patients' private data. The healthcare industry loses approximately $5.6 billion yearly from data breaches. The understanding about the awareness of cybersecurity issues and their impact on patients' data remains elusive, which motivated this study. The organizational knowledge-based theory (OKT) and the concept of homeostasis underpin the theoretical basis of the study. The study relied on qualitative design based on in-depth interviews with healthcare professionals (physicians and nurses) working in a healthcare facility in the state of Georgia, United States. A sample of 10 participants was interviewed with each interview lasting at least 45 minutes. Analysis was conducted thematically in tandem with the research questions. The results revealed low levels of understanding about cybersecurity and cyber threats. The observation relates to the training initiatives undertaken by the institution. The institution lacks cybersecurity-specific training programs that would increase awareness about the issue among the professionals. Moreover, the results indicate few, if any, policies and practices addressing the emerging forms of cyber threats as well as infrequent changes to the existing cybersecurity frameworks. The lack of appropriate policies and practices expose patients' data to unauthorized access and at-risk of "falling in the wrong hands." The study recommends the need for improved training of the healthcare professionals about cybersecurity and implementation of appropriate governance frameworks.
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School code: 1443
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