Assessing the Interrelationships Among Digitalisation, Procurement, and Hospital Productivity in Ghana

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the interrelationships among digitalization, procurement, and hospital productivity in Ghana. To achieve the study objectives, a questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents from various hospitals nationwide. A quantitative approach was employed for data analysis, utilizing regression analysis to test the study’s hypotheses. The results revealed that hospital productivity is enhanced by procurement processes and digitalization in Ghanaian hospitals, as a positive causal effect was established between the variables. Regarding the interactive impact of procurement and digitalization on hospital productivity, the finding is that in the presence of digitalization, procurement regulation is not statistically significantly associated with hospital productivity. In this regard, the study recommends that hospitals make appropriate investments (both financial and non-financial) in ensuring that procurement procedures and digitalized systems are efficient for delivering positive productivity.