This literature review was developed to examine empirically the factors hindering
adoption of hospital information systems in Nigeria. The study was focused on the
perceived paucity of health information technology policy in Nigeria and the
causes of poor implementation of hospital information systems in the country. The
findings of the literature review highlighted hindrances to the adoption of hospital
information systems to include; the high cost of full implementation of a hospital
information system, inadequate human capital, corruption, and problems
associated with poor infrastructure in Nigeria. The recommendations were that the
Nigerian government needs to provide stable electricity, basic communication
infrastructures, and Internet access to boost private initiatives in the adoption of
health information technology across the country.