title: Validation of the DeLone and McLean Information Systems Success Model.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study is an adaptation of the widely used DeLone and McLean information system success model in the context of hospital information systems in a developing country.
  
  
  METHODS
  A survey research design was adopted in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 442 health information management personnel in five Nigerian teaching hospitals. A structural equation modeling technique was used to validate the model's constructs.
  
  
  RESULTS
  It was revealed thatsystem qualitysignificantly influenceduse(β = 0.53,p< 0.001) anduser satisfaction(β = 0.17,p< 0.001).Information qualitysignificantly influenceduse(β = 0.24,p< 0.001) anduser satisfaction(β = 0.17,p< 0.001). Also,service qualitysignificantly influenceduse(β = 0.22,p< 0.001) anduser satisfaction(β = 0.51,p< 0.001). However,usedid not significantly influenceuser satisfaction(β = 0.00,p> 0.05), but it significantly influencedperceived net benefits(β = 0.21,p< 0.001). Furthermore,user satisfactiondid not significantly influenceperceived net benefits(β = 0.00,p> 0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The study validates the DeLone and McLean information system success model in the context of a hospital information system in a developing country. Importantly,system qualityand use were found to be important measures of hospital information system success. It is, therefore, imperative that hospital information systems are designed in such ways that are easy to use, flexible, and functional to serve their purpose.
authors.affiliation: School of Management, IT & Governance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
authors.forename: Adebowale I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Ojo
keywords: Health Information Systems; Hospital Information Systems; Hospitals; Nigeria; Validation Studies