Professor Hao-Yun Kao PhD

Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan

Title: Vaccination behavior during COVID-19 pandemic as an example for exploring the application of social science research in the healthcare administration

Abstract: This presentation focuses on applying social science research to healthcare management. In addition to examining vaccination behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, it also includes discussing interdisciplinary research applications. For example, researchers from disciplines such as psychology, sociology and behavioral economics study various factors that influence individual decisions about vaccine uptake. T These include beliefs, attitudes, social norms, trust in government, and access to and acceptability of health services. Understanding these influences allows health care managers to develop effective strategies to improve vaccine acceptance and uptake. Psychological research uncovers cognitive biases and heuristic approaches that influence risk perception and information processing. Moreover, the sociological analysis highlights the role and impact of social networks, communities and cultural beliefs. In addition, research in behavioral economics explores the impact of incentives and technology adoption. By applying these results, decision-makers can design communication strategies, fostering trust through transparent information sharing and working with social networks and stakeholders such as health care providers and community organizations. This will facilitate the implementation of comprehensive vaccination plans and ensure their effectiveness. Integrating social science research approaches into health care management considers vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and new changes and impacts during public health crises. As such, future research on behavioral aspects will also influence policy advocacy factors, requiring re-evaluation and further investigation.

CV: He holds the position of a full professor in the Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics at Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) in Taiwan. Additionally, he serves as the deputy chairman of the Medical Decision Science Association of Taiwan (MDSAT). His doctoral degree in Information Management was obtained from the National Sun Yat-Sen University in Taiwan. His expertise in both research and teaching encompasses a wide range of subjects, including the evaluation of health information systems, healthcare administration, remote patient management, innovation and entrepreneurship, telematics, and computing. Between 2012 and 2018, he held the position of secretary at the President‘s Office of KMU. Furthermore, from 2018 to 2021, he served as the chair of the Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics at KMU. With over 15 years of practical experience, he specializes in hospital management and has held positions such as Director of Performance Management/Planning at the KMU hospital. His research findings have been published in various esteemed journals focusing on health information management. He has contributed at least 30 articles to SSCI/SCI journals since 2016. Notable journals that have featured his work include Computers in Human Behaviour, Science & Education, JMIR Serious Games, Frontiers in Public Health, Telematics and Informatics, and the International Journal of Information Management, among others. Currently, his research revolves around information management, medical computing, social science and behaviour, design science, healthcare administration, public health, and entrepreneurship education.

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