Factors Influencing Doctors' Use of Health Technology Assessment Recommendations
Author Information
Author(s): Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Emília Sánchez, Joan MV Pons
Primary Institution: Quebec University Hospital Centre
Hypothesis
What psychosocial factors influence physician intention to adopt HTA recommendations?
Conclusion
The study identifies different psychosocial factors that influence physicians' intentions to adopt HTA recommendations based on their specialty.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found that attitudinal beliefs significantly influenced ophthalmologists' intention to use HTA recommendations.
- Facilitating conditions were the strongest predictors for orthopaedic surgeons' intention to adopt HTA recommendations.
- Personal normative beliefs were important for both groups of specialists.
Takeaway
Doctors' decisions to use certain health recommendations depend on their attitudes and beliefs, which can vary by specialty.
Methodology
A questionnaire based on the Theory of Interpersonal Behaviour was used to assess factors influencing physician intention.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the anonymous nature of the study, making it difficult to assess non-respondents.
Limitations
The sample size was limited, and there may be participation bias as respondents might have been more knowledgeable about HTA.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 35 ophthalmologists and 61 orthopaedic surgeons, with a notable gender imbalance.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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