Exploring The Facilitating Conditions Among the Elderly Towards the Intention to Use of E-Health Technologies
Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: ABSTRACT The observational quantitative approach was employed in this study to examine the adoption of e-Health. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was utilized to conduct a more thorough analysis of the acceptance theory. The most recent unified model that can adequately describe why information systems are accepted and used is called UTAUT. The purpose of the study was to examine how the Fasa 1 L Community in Bandar Tasik Kesuma facilitated conditions of eHealth applications. For the purpose of this study, survey respondents are members of the Fasa 1 L Community sample population. The independent variables in this study were perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, technology anxiety, social support, facilitating conditions, and performance expectancy while the dependent variable was intention to use E-health. Data were collected through questionnaires delivered via Google Form. The results showed that the high indicator of acceptance by the users was the time needed to input data to the e-Health application. This study concludes that the acceptance of e-Health by users of primary healthcare centers in Fasa 1 L Community in Bandar Tasik Kesuma is well received. This study suggests a more widespread dissemination of information regarding the use of e-Health along with technical assistance and guidance on the use of e-Health applications. Keywords: facilitating condition, e-health
Source: Jurnal Evolusi
Institution: Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia
Language: English
Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7202372340