Abstract

Purpose: In current healthcare landscape, hospitals need to adopt data driven approach to strengthen their overall performance. Therefore, the aim of this research was to examine the effect of biostatistics attitude, IT Capability, digital technology adoption, and data driven decision making on healthcare worker decision quality. This research also explored the mediating role of data driven decision making. Design/ method/ approach: Cross sectional research design and quantitative research methodology were used in this study. Questionnaire was developed from past studies for data collection. Data were collected from healthcare workers using convenience sampling. Response rate was 64.2%. Smart PLS and SPSS were used for analysis purpose. Findings: Findings of the study revealed that biostatistics attitude, IT Capability, and digital technology adoption have positive effect on data driven decision making. Moreover, data driven decision making also has significant positive effect on healthcare worker decision quality. Mediating effect of data driven decision making is also supported in the present study. Originality: This study is among few studies that has discussed importance of biostatistics to improve decision quality of the healthcare worker.