What is the level of information technology maturity in Ontario's long-term care homes? A cross-sectional survey study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The number of Canadians 75 years and older is expected to double over the next 20 years, putting continuing care systems such as long-term care (LTC) homes under increasing pressure. Health information technology (IT) has been found to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care in numerous clinical settings and could help optimise LTC for residents. However, the level of health IT adoption in Ontario's LTC homes is unknown and, as a result, requires an accurate assessment to provide a baseline understanding for future planning.

Methods and analysis

We will use a cross-sectional design to investigate the level of IT maturity in Ontario's LTC homes. IT maturity will be assessed with the LTC IT Maturity Instrument, a validated survey examining IT capabiliti

SUBMITTER: Hakimjavadi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9923326 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature