Polina Durneva, PhD
Health IT Management
This research stream focuses on how health information technologies can drive innovation and resilience in healthcare delivery. Projects examine organizational strategies for digital transformation, the evolving role of health IT leadership, and the potential of emerging technologies like blockchain to improve patient care.
Digital Transformation in Healthcare
This work explores how healthcare organizations adapt their IT strategies during times of crisis and transformation. It investigates the role of CIO leadership, organizational learning, and health IT in enhancing care quality and system resilience.
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Building Resilient Hospital Information Technology Services Through Organizational Learning – International Journal of Medical Informatics, 2023
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Electronic Health Records Functionalities and Quality of Care: Conceptual Model and Research Agenda – AMCIS, 2020
Blockchain in Patient Care
This project reviews the current state of blockchain applications in healthcare, identifying opportunities and challenges for improving data transparency, trust, and continuity of care.
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The Current State of Research, Challenges, and Future Research Directions of Blockchain Technology in Patient Care – Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2020
