Doctoral Research in Healthcare Operations
Doctoral Research Program

Current Research

Advancing healthcare operations through rigorous academic research, focusing on management software systems and organizational efficiency in home healthcare providers.

24
Month Timeline
IRB
Approved ✓
95%
Progress Complete
IRB Approved - Data Collection Complete

Current Research Project

Home Healthcare Providers: Enhancing Organizational Efficiency Through Effective Management Software Systems
Doctoral ResearchIRB Approved - Data Collection Complete

Home Healthcare Providers: Enhancing Organizational Efficiency Through Effective Management Software Systems

A comprehensive study examining how management software systems can enhance organizational efficiency in home healthcare providers. This research focuses on the implementation and effectiveness of technology solutions in improving operational workflows, patient care coordination, and administrative processes in home healthcare settings.

Research Methodology

Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative analysis of operational efficiency metrics with qualitative interviews of healthcare administrators, care coordinators, and field staff to assess software implementation impact.

Expected Outcomes

  • Framework for selecting optimal management software systems
  • Best practices for software implementation in home healthcare
  • Measurable efficiency improvements and ROI analysis
  • Staff training and adoption strategies for technology integration
24-month longitudinal study
Home Healthcare Research Consortium
Final Analysis & Manuscript Preparation
Research Progress95% Complete

Research Timeline & Milestones

Track the progress of my doctoral research from initial literature review through final publication.

Literature Review

Comprehensive analysis of existing research on healthcare management software systems

COMPLETEDCompleted Q2 2024

Research Design

Development of mixed-methods research framework and data collection protocols

COMPLETEDCompleted Q3 2024

IRB Approval

Institutional Review Board review and approval process - APPROVED

COMPLETEDApproved Q4 2024

Data Collection

Gathering operational data and conducting stakeholder interviews - COMPLETE

COMPLETEDCompleted Q1 2025

Data Analysis

Statistical analysis and qualitative data interpretation

IN PROGRESSIn Progress - 95% Complete

Publication

Manuscript preparation and journal submission

UPCOMINGQ2 2025

Research Focus Areas

Key areas of investigation within the home healthcare management software research project.

Operational Efficiency

Measuring improvements in workflow optimization, resource allocation, and administrative processes through software implementation.

Patient Care Coordination

Analyzing how management systems enhance care coordination, patient outcomes, and communication between care teams.

Performance Metrics

Developing frameworks for measuring ROI, efficiency gains, and quality improvements in home healthcare settings.

Staff Adoption

Understanding factors that influence successful technology adoption and staff training strategies.

Technology Integration

Examining best practices for implementing and integrating management software systems in healthcare organizations.

Compliance & Security

Evaluating how software systems support regulatory compliance and data security in home healthcare.

Interested in Research Collaboration?

I welcome opportunities to collaborate with healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and industry partners on this research initiative.