Exploring Usability and Patient Attitude towards a Smart Hospital Service with the Technology Acceptance Model

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 May 16;19(10):6059. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19106059.

Abstract

The demand for health care has increased with the development of global technology and the rise of public health awareness, and smart service systems have also been introduced to medical care to relieve the pressure on hospital staff. However, the survey found that patients' willingness to use smart services at the time of consultation has not improved. The main research purpose of this study was to understand the willingness of patients from various groups to use smart medical service systems and to explore the influencing factors on patients' use of smart service systems in hospitals through the technology acceptance model. This study distributed questionnaires in the outpatient area of National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, and a total of 202 valid questionnaires were obtained. After related research and regression analysis, it was found that patients paid more attention to the benefits and convenience brought by smart services. If patients believed that smart services were trustworthy and beneficial to themselves, their usage intention and attitude would be positive. The results of this study are summarized by the following four points: (1) Designed according to the cultural conditions of different regions; (2) think about design from the patient's perspective; (3) strengthen the explanation and promotion of smart services; and (4) add humanized care and design. This study could be used as a reference for hospitals to improve their service quality and systems in the future.

Keywords: smart service system; technology acceptance model; use willingness and attitude.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hospitals*
  • Humans
  • Intention*
  • Public Health
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Technology

Grants and funding

This research was funded by National Taiwan University Hospital, grant number NTUHYL110.C021.