Dan Theodor Andronic1, Stefan Titu2,3 and Aurel Mihail Titu4,5
Abstract. Integrating advanced medical technologies (AMTs) offers great potential to improve healthcare delivery but presents significant implementation challenges. This study examines barriers to the adoption of AMTs and proposes strategies for successful integration. A comprehensive literature review identifies common issues, including high upfront costs, limited technical expertise, interoperability problems, and resistance to change. Qualitative data gathered through semi-structured interviews with healthcare administrators, clinicians, and IT professionals provides insights into their experiences with AMT implementation. The results show that effective strategies include thorough needs assessments, financial planning, user training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and change management. Strong leadership support, clear communication, and ongoing evaluation are also crucial. This research offers a practical framework for healthcare organisations to overcome implementation barriers and effectively leverage the benefits of AMTs, including improved diagnostic accuracy, better patient outcomes, and increased operational efficiency.
Keywords: Medical technology, implementation challenges, healthcare management, change management, interoperability, user training.
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscieco.2026.1.11
1 National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, ORCID No. 0009-0006-5648-8203, danth.andronic.phd@gmail.com
2The Oncology Institute “Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta”, Department of Surgical Oncology, 34-36 Republicii Street, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ORCID No. 0000-0001-5910-8137, stefan.titu@ymail.com
3 Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
4 Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania, Corresponding author,
ORCID No. 0000-0002-0054-6535, mihail.titu@ulbsibiu.ro
5 Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania
PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Economy, Law, Sociology, Volume 9 no 1, 2026