TITLE:
Factors Affecting the Intention of Adopting Cloud Computing in Jordanian Hospitals
AUTHORS:
Osama Harfoushi, Abdel Hakim Akhorshaideh, Noor Aqqad, Marwa Al Janini, Ruba Obiedat
KEYWORDS:
Cloud Computing, Hospitals, Jordan, TOE Framework
JOURNAL NAME:
Communications and Network,
Vol.8 No.2,
May
31,
2016
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to examine the different factors that are expected to influence the intention
of hospitals to adopt cloud computing in Jordan. This study is conducted using quatititative
methodology. 223 questionnaires were distributed to the IT departments of different hospitals
to evaluate their ability and willingness to adopt cloud computing. The data were tested using
multiple regression in order to determine whether Technology, Organizational, and Environmental
factors (TOE) played a role in hospitals’ decision to consider cloud computing as a beneficial
investment. The findings of this study showed that all the factors had a significant positive impact
on the intention of hospitals to adopt cloud computing, with the Technological factor having the
most impact on the decision made.