TY - JOUR
T1 - Assessing the motivation of MDs to use computer-based support at the point-of-care in the Emergency Department.
AU - O'Sullivan, Dympna M.
AU - Doyle, Julie S.
AU - Michalowski, Wojtek J.
AU - Wilk, Szymon A.
AU - Farion, Ken J.
AU - Kuziemsky, Craig E.
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - A significant body of research investigates the acceptance of computer-based support (including devices and applications ranging from e-mail to specialized clinical systems, like PACS) among clinicians. Much of this research has focused on measuring the usability of systems using characteristics related to the clarity of interactions and ease of use. We propose that an important attribute of any clinical computer-based support tool is the intrinsic motivation of the end-user (i.e. a clinician) to use the system in practice. In this paper we present the results of a study that investigated factors motivating medical doctors (MDs) to use computer-based support. Our results demonstrate that MDs value computer-based support, find it useful and easy to use, however, uptake is hindered by perceived incompetence, and pressure and tension associated with using technology.
AB - A significant body of research investigates the acceptance of computer-based support (including devices and applications ranging from e-mail to specialized clinical systems, like PACS) among clinicians. Much of this research has focused on measuring the usability of systems using characteristics related to the clarity of interactions and ease of use. We propose that an important attribute of any clinical computer-based support tool is the intrinsic motivation of the end-user (i.e. a clinician) to use the system in practice. In this paper we present the results of a study that investigated factors motivating medical doctors (MDs) to use computer-based support. Our results demonstrate that MDs value computer-based support, find it useful and easy to use, however, uptake is hindered by perceived incompetence, and pressure and tension associated with using technology.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 22195165
AN - SCOPUS:84874219629
SN - 1942-597X
VL - 2011
SP - 1045
EP - 1054
JO - AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings
JF - AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings
ER -