PDF(Pubmed)
Abstract：
Telemedicine technology has emerged as a pivotal solution to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare services. This study investigates the factors influencing the acceptance of telemedicine technology among healthcare professionals in Taiwan. Employing a quantitative research approach, we utilized a survey instrument adapted from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. Data were collected from 325 healthcare professionals across diverse medical fields. The results indicate that perceived usefulness, ease of use, social influence, and convenience significantly influence intention to use telemedicine. Moreover, age moderates the relationship between perceived usefulness and usage intention. These findings underscore the importance of addressing both technological and social factors in promoting the adoption of telemedicine among healthcare professionals. Policy implications and recommendations for enhancing telemedicine implementation are discussed based on the study findings. Specifically, our findings highlight that perceived usefulness, ease of use, social influence, and convenience significantly impact the intention to use telemedicine technology. Age significantly moderates the relationship between perceived usefulness and usage intention. These results not only theoretically support the UTAUT model but also provide practical strategies to advance the application of telemedicine technology.
摘要：
远程医疗技术已成为提高医疗保健服务可及性和效率的关键解决方案。本研究调查了影响台湾医疗保健专业人员接受远程医疗技术的因素。采用定量研究方法，我们使用了一种改编自接受和使用技术统一理论(UTAUT)模型的调查仪器。数据来自不同医学领域的325名医疗保健专业人员。结果表明，感知有用性，易用性,社会影响力,和便利性显著影响远程医疗的使用意愿。此外，年龄调节感知有用性与使用意愿之间的关系。这些发现强调了解决技术和社会因素在促进医疗保健专业人员采用远程医疗方面的重要性。根据研究结果，讨论了加强远程医疗实施的政策含义和建议。具体来说,我们的发现强调了感知的有用性，易用性,社会影响力,和便捷性显著影响远程医疗技术的使用意愿。年龄显著调节了感知有用性与使用意愿之间的关系。这些结果不仅从理论上支持了UTAUT模型，而且为推进远程医疗技术的应用提供了切实可行的策略。
