The role of information communication technologies as a moderator of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing in improving the quality of healthcare services

PLoS One. 2022 Aug 3;17(8):e0272346. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272346. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

This study examines the role of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and information communication technologies, which are organizational factors that influence the quality of healthcare services. In today's knowledge-intensive environment, understanding and gaining in-depth knowledge on how to improve the quality of healthcare services is gaining in importance and recognition. Quantitative data collected in 2019 with 151 respondents employed in healthcare organizations was used. Running a series of hierarchical linear regression models, we found a significant positive relationship between knowledge creation and quality of healthcare services, and a significant positive relationship between knowledge sharing and quality of healthcare services. Empirical data additionally provides support for information communication technologies that act as a moderator both in the relationship between knowledge creation and knowledge sharing with quality of healthcare services. With our data, we provide empirical backing for the impact of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and information communication technologies on the quality of healthcare services that are provided by Montenegrin healthcare organizations. Our paper offers theoretical and practical implications derived from our research study.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Communication*
  • Health Services*
  • Information Technology
  • Knowledge
  • Quality of Health Care

Grants and funding

This work was supported by the Slovenian Research Agency, Program P5-0364 – The Impact of Corporate Governance, Organizational Learning, and Knowledge Management on Modern Organization. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.