Exploring data security risks associated with trauma medical data within hospitals in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore data security risks associated with trauma medical data within hospitals in China, identify and explore the potential underlying factors contributing to these risks and collect suggestions from different stakeholders.

Design

This is a qualitative study involving two types of hospital personnel. Data analysis was performed using thematic analysis.

Setting

The study was conducted in 21 tertiary hospitals from 12 provinces in China, distributed across the eastern, central and western regions of the country. The interviews were conducted between April and August 2022.

Participants

A total of 27 respondents (7 department heads and 20 doctors) were interviewed through stratified purposive sampling.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848686 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature