Factor Analysis of Quality Management Systems Implementation in Healthcare: An Online Survey

Abstract

This paper investigates the views of healthcare researchers and professionals on the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) approach using a 5-point Likert scale survey. Researchers and healthcare professionals who observed or participated in QMS implementation were surveyed. Multiple channels, including occupational societies, social networking, i.e., LinkedIn, hospital’s directories, award recipients, academic researchers, and professional connections, made it possible to reach this particular sample. Participants were surveyed using a series of questions with a total of 56 questions. The survey was administrated through the web portal of Qualtrics and then analyzed both on Qualtrics and SPSS software packages. Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and Linear Regression were employed to draw conclusions. The final sample group consisted of 71 participants representing a range of healthcare settings. EFA was conducted, producing a model of 10 emergent factors and an outcome for total improvement. Regression modeling revealed the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and the interaction between emergent factors. The results indicated that QMS Implementation Culture, Structure, and Managerial Training are critical to the QMS implementation success. This research helps quality professionals enhance their ability to prioritize elements affecting the successful implementation of the QMS.

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