残疾人服务从业人员对信息和通信技术(ICT)使用的现有衡量标准通常将ICT的采用视为一个整体概念,忽视其在残疾领域的多面性。这项研究引入了一个阶梯式,捕捉这种复杂性的包容性方法,阐明在利用各种ICT方面的差异,现在与预期使用,以及不同临床人口统计学群体之间的差异。
■在香港进行了横断面调查,从324名跨不同学科和残疾服务的从业者那里收集有效数据。
■数据分析产生了一个三因素模型,将ICT工具分为(1)信息和通信工具,(2)筛查和监测工具,(3)治疗和康复工具。第一类被确定为目前使用的主要信通技术,后两类使用量预计会有显著增长。当前ICT采用的差异受到从业者角色的影响,客户,职位,附属机构,和教育造诣。
■这项研究为残疾人服务中采用ICT的关键维度提供了更深入的了解。它强调了为有效整合信通技术制定具体和定制战略的重要性,确保采取更有针对性的方法来满足残疾人领域的独特需求。
未来的研究重点是信息和通信技术(ICT)采用或相关概念,例如电子健康和远程康复可以考虑采用适合当地情况的类似方法。未来在残疾服务中采用ICT的关注和投资应更多地集中在与临床和康复实践直接相关的领域,根据该领域的具体需求定制策略。迫切需要加强ICT培训,特别是对于社会心理和医疗专业人员,同时也增加了对非政府组织的投资。这种支持需要包括性别和年龄,确保它满足所有组织级别从业者的不同需求。
UNASSIGNED: Existing measurements of the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among practitioners in disability services often treat ICT adoption as a monolithic concept, overlooking its multifaceted nature within the disability field. This study introduces a stepped, inclusive approach to capturing this complexity, elucidating disparities in the utilization of various ICT dimensions, the present vs. anticipated use, and variations among different clinical-demographic groups.
UNASSIGNED: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Hong Kong, gathering valid data from 324 practitioners spanning diverse disciplines and disability services.
UNASSIGNED: Data analysis produced a three-factor model categorizing ICT tools into (1) information and communication tools, (2) screening and monitoring tools, and (3) treatment and rehabilitation tools. The first category was identified as the predominant ICT utilized currently, with significant projected growth in the latter two categories\' usage. Variances in current ICT adoption were influenced by practitioners\' roles, clientele, positions, affiliating agencies, and educational attainments.
UNASSIGNED: This research provides a deeper understanding of the key dimensions of ICT adoption within disability services. It underscores the importance of devising specific and customized strategies for the effective integration of ICTs, ensuring a more tailored approach to meeting the unique demands of the disability field.
Future studies focusing on information and communication technologies (ICTs) adoption or relevant concepts, such as e-health and telerehabilitation may consider employing similar methodological approaches accustomed to one’s local context.Future attention and investment in ICT adoption in disability services should focus more on domains directly relevant to clinical and rehabilitation practice, tailoring strategies to the specific needs of the field.There exists an urgent imperative to enhance ICT training, especially for psychosocial and medical professionals, while also increasing investments in non-governmental organizations.Such support needs to be gender- and age-inclusive, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of practitioners at all organizational levels.