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KMID : 1100520220280020132
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Healthcare Informatics Research
2022 Volume.28 No. 2 p.132 ~ p.142
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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Advanced Cryptographic Techniques for Data Protection of Patient Medical Records
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Lewis Nehama
Connelly Yaron
Henkin Gil
Leibovich Max
Akavia Adi
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Abstract
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Objectives: Healthcare organizations that maintain and process Electronic Medical Records are at risk of cyber-attacks,which can lead to breaches of confidentiality, financial harm, and possible interference with medical care. State-of-the-artmethods in cryptography have the potential to offer improved security of medical records; nonetheless, healthcare providersmay be reluctant to adopt and implement them. The objectives of this study were to assess current data management andsecurity procedures; to identify attitudes, knowledge, perceived norms, and self-efficacy regarding the adoption of advancedcryptographic techniques; and to offer guidelines that could help policy-makers and data security professionals work togetherto ensure that patient data are both secure and accessible.
Methods: We conducted 12 in-depth semi-structured interviewswith managers and individuals in key cybersecurity positions within Israeli healthcare organizations. The interviews assessedperceptions of the feasibility and benefits of adopting advanced cryptographic techniques for enhancing data security. Qualitativedata analysis was performed using thematic network mapping.
Results: Key data security personnel did not perceiveadvanced cybersecurity technologies to be a high priority for funding or adoption within their organizations. We identifiedthree major barriers to the adoption of advanced cryptographic technologies for information security: barriers associatedwith regulators; barriers associated with healthcare providers; and barriers associated with the vendors that develop cybersecuritysystems.
Conclusions: We suggest guidelines that may enhance patient data security within the healthcare system andreduce the risk of future data breaches by facilitating cross-sectoral collaboration within the healthcare ecosystem.
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KEYWORD
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Information Science, Computer Security, Medical Records, Data Protection, Interview
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