Toward Iraqi Healthcare System Framework

Abstract

E-Health is an application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) across the range of functions which affect health for example, treat patients, pursue research, educate students, track diseases and monitor public health. E-Health has become a sturdy and versatile platform that can facilitate the enhancement of information and services delivery in the health industry. E-Health readiness assessment is a basis for ICT investments in healthcare organizations. In relation to healthcare, assessing health readiness is impacted by several factors. However, even though there is an abundance of evidence of the subject of healthcare in the literature, studies that have investigated the factors impacting its assessment in the developing countries is still limited. In Iraq, e-Health readiness is still in its nascent stage. Therefore, this study aims to assess the contribution of the critical factors leading to e-Health readiness assessment in healthcare institutions in Iraq. The propose study also contributes to the body of knowledge among medical and technical staff with regard to their beliefs in the use of e-Health. In addition, these significant findings have crucial implications and valuable contributions to researchers, government agencies, insurance companies, and healthcare professionals in Iraq.