A Theoretical Framework for Healthcare Innovation Management Using Wiki Based Digital Ecosystem

Abstract:

Information Technology innovations have strongly affected today’s businesses and the way we work. This effect involves different industries, and the healthcare industry is one of them. Various healthcare information systems have been introduced to manage and share patient records and information. However, based on the reviewed literatures, the healthcare knowledge management system does not have the same focus and attention. It is found that there is no system that is able to manage the tacit healthcare knowledge and innovation. As a result, this paper aims to introduce a theoretical framework that enables healthcare tacit knowledge management and global sharing. Digital Ecosystem is found to be the most suitable technology to achieve this aim; specifically with the wiki environment as it is most suitable for the healthcare industry requirements.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 463-464)
• Pages: 811-817
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.463-464.811
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Heba Fasihuddin, Geoff Skinner, Rukshan Athauda
• Keywords: Digital Ecosystem, Healthcare System, Knowledge Sharing, Wiki

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