Expectations and Experiences Among Clinical Staff Regarding Implementation of Digital Pathology: A Qualitative Study at Two Departments of Pathology.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to assess and evaluate the individual expectations and experiences regarding the implementation of digital pathology (DIPA) among clinical staff in two of the pathology departments in the Region of Southern Denmark before and during the implementation in their department. Seventeen semi-structured interviews based upon McKinsey 7-S framework were held both prior to and during implementation with both managers and employees at the two pathology departments. The interviewees were pathologists, medical doctors in internship in pathology (interns), biomedical laboratory scientists (BLS), secretaries, and a project lead. Using deductive and inductive coding resulted in five overall themes and appertaining sub-themes. The findings pointed to an overall positive attitude

SUBMITTER: Koefoed-Nielsen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11522200 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature