Determinants of adoption of Mobile Healthcare Service. (8th June 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Shu-Ping
• Is Part Of: International journal of mobile communications. Volume 9:Number 3(2011)
• Page Start: 298
• Page End: 315
• Publication Date: 2011-06-08
• Subjects: MHS -- mobile healthcare services -- health belief model -- TAM -- technology acceptance model -- innovativeness -- asthma care mobile services -- mobile communications -- m-services -- mobile services -- structural equation modelling -- user attitudes -- perceived usefulness -- perceived ease of use -- external cues -- technology adoption; Mobile communication systems -- Periodicals; Wireless communication systems -- Periodicals; 384.53
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-949X

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to discuss the determinants influencing users' intention of Mobile Healthcare Service (MHS) by integrating Health Belief Model, Technology Acceptance Model and innovativeness. Structural Equation Modelling is used for data analysis. The results reveal the user's attitude is most critical on their intention, followed by Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease-of-Use, external cues to actions, and innovativeness. This means that it is essential for medical institutions to strengthen users' attitude by advocating the system's benefits and operating convenience. This research also provides MHS industry references for designing comprehensive services and enhancing existing ones to gain competitive advantage.