IT-säkerhet, i händerna på en läkare: En kvalitativ studie om läkares IT-säkerhetsmedvetenhet samt attityder och erfarenheter kring personliga enheter inom sjukvården
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesisAlternative title
IT-security, in the hands of a doctor (English)
Abstract [en]
As cyberattacks against healthcare increase, it becomes important for healthcare caregivers to maintain robust IT security to protect patient data. Previous research has shown that gaps in employees' awareness of IT security, insufficient guidelines and policies, and outdated digital tools often lead to healthcare personnel using risky workarounds. One such workaround is the use of personal devices in daily work. This qualitative study explores doctors’ awareness of IT security as well as their attitudes and experiences regarding the use of personal devices within healthcare. Through a literature review and individual interviews, data has been collected and analyzed to highlight key aspects of IT security and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in healthcare settings. The results reveal deficiencies in IT security training, the need for reliable digital tools, and the prevalence of workarounds in daily work. The conclusions emphasize the importance of continuous IT security training, adapted digital technology, and clear guidelines for the use of personal devices. Suggestions for further research include conducting a quantitative study on doctors’ awareness of IT security nationwide in Sweden and investigations into how hospital administrations manage guidelines regarding personal devices. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of IT security and BYOD in healthcare and highlights important areas for further improvements and ongoing research.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. [48]
Keywords [en]
IT security, IT security awareness, BYOD, Workarounds, Healthcare, Doctor, Healthcare Staff, Patient Data
National Category
Information Systems, Social aspects
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-22096Local ID: EXI500OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hv-22096DiVA, id: diva2:1885799
Subject / course
Informatics
Educational program
Systemutveckling - IT och samhälle
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-07-252024-07-252024-10-21Bibliographically approved