Title: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) on patient information protection within the healthcare industry in Oyo, Nigeria
Authors: Adebola Folorunso
Volume: 8
Issue: 12
Pages: 127-132
Publication Date: 2024/12/28
Abstract:
This empirical study explores the impact of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) on patient information protection within the healthcare industry in Oyo, Nigeria. The research specifically examines three key components of ISMS: regular staff training, access controls, and encryption of patient data, to assess their effectiveness in safeguarding sensitive patient information. A descriptive survey research design was employed, involving a sample of 250 healthcare professionals from various public and private healthcare facilities across Oyo State. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, and the analysis was conducted using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation and multiple regression techniques to determine the relationship between the ISMS components and patient information protection. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between regular staff training and patient information protection (r = 0.65, p < 0.01), emphasizing the importance of ongoing training in enhancing security protocols. Access controls exhibited a strong correlation (r = 0.78, p < 0.01), underscoring the necessity of restricting data access to authorized personnel. Encryption practices also emerged as a significant predictor of information protection (r = 0.55, p < 0.001). Collectively, these ISMS components accounted for 78.0% of the variance in patient information protection (Rē = 0.780). In conclusion, the study underscores the critical role of a comprehensive Information Security Management System in protecting patient information within the healthcare sector. It recommends the continuous implementation of regular staff training, stringent access controls, and advanced encryption techniques to enhance the overall security of patient data in healthcare facilities in Oyo, Nigeria.