Validation of the DeLone and McLean Information Systems Success Model

Abstract

ObjectivesThis study is an adaptation of the widely used DeLone and McLean information system success model in the context of hospital information systems in a developing country.MethodsA survey research design was adopted in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 442 health information management personnel in five Nigerian teaching hospitals. A structural equation modeling technique was used to validate the model's constructs.ResultsIt was revealed that system quality significantly influenced use (β = 0.53, p 0.05), but it significantly influenced perceived net benefits (β = 0.21, p 0.05).ConclusionsThe study validates the DeLone and McLean information system success model in the context of a hospital information system in a developing country. Importantly, system quality and use were found to be important measures of hospital information system success. It is, therefore, imperative that hospital information systems are designed in such ways that are easy to use, flexible, and functional to serve their purpose.

Keywords

• health information systems
• hospital information systems
• hospitals
• nigeria
• validation studies