Comparative analysis of hospital websites with JCI accreditation across four nations

국내외 JCI 인증병원의 웹사이트 비교 분석

  • Jin, Ki-Nam (Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Sun-Hee (Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University)
  • 진기남 (연세대학교 보건행정학과) ;
  • 김선희 (연세대학교 보건행정학과)
  • Received : 2011.08.01
  • Accepted : 2011.09.15
  • Published : 2011.09.30

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the characteristics of hospital websites across four nations(e.g., South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and India). We selected English websites of 58 hospitals with JCI accreditation. For the analysis of websites, we developed assessment tool with four domains(e.g., contents, convenience, design, interactivity). The results showed that Korean hospitals provided more channels for appointment on the website compared to other countries. In contrast, foreign hospitals used actively SNS(e.g., Facebook, Twitter or Youtube) on the websites. They also provided more information on diverse services(e.g., airport pickup services, treatment costs, consultation services).

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