
		<paper>
			<loc>https://jjcit.org/paper/224</loc>
			<title>APPLYING TOGAF-BASED ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR DIABETES IN JORDAN</title>
			<doi>10.5455/jjcit.71-1705704023</doi>
			<authors>Hania Al Omari,Abedalrhman Alkhateeb,Bassam Hammo</authors>
			<keywords>Digital transformation,Enterprise architecture,Healthcare informatics,TOGAF,Diabetes</keywords>
			<citation>9</citation>
			<views>4226</views>
			<downloads>1161</downloads>
			<received_date>19-Jan.-2024</received_date>
			<revised_date>  27-Mar.-2024 and 20-Apr.-2024</revised_date>
			<accepted_date>  24-Apr.-2024</accepted_date>
			<abstract>Technology implementation can significantly benefit organizations, but ensuring that it aligns with their business 
needs  and  goals  is crucial.  Adopting  an  enterprise-architecture  approach  can  aid  healthcare  enterprises  in 
overcoming challenges during the transformation process. In particular, this study examines how The Open Group 
Architecture  Framework  (TOGAF)  can facilitate  digital transformation  while  ensuring alignment  with  business 
needs. Using the Architecture Development Method (ADM) of TOGAF, the study analyzes the current architecture 
of  the  National  Center  for  Diabetes,  Endocrinology and Genetics  (NCDEG)  in  Jordan, intending  to  develop a 
target architecture  that helps NCDEG effectively achieve its goals by aligning technology implementations with 
business objectives. Utilizing TOGAF's ADM, the study navigates the complexities of technological advancements 
while ensuring seamless integration and effective utilization of resources. Furthermore, the findings highlight the 
critical role of enterprise architecture in facilitating organizational evolution, emphasizing the need for continuous 
evaluation and refinement to adapt to changing business landscapes and technological advancements for NCDEG 
and  similar  organizations.  The  proposed  changes  were  validated  through  simulation  using  Rockwell  Arena 
Simulation  Software.  Results  showed  significant  improvements  in  patient  handling,  process  efficiency,  waiting 
times and resource utilization by implementing virtual clinics and digital solutions.</abstract>
		</paper>


