Factors Influencing Use of a Web-Based Communication System in Cerebral Palsy Care
Author Information
Author(s): Gulmans Jitske, Vollenbroek-Hutten Miriam MR, van Gemert-Pijnen Lisette JEWC, van Harten Wim H
Primary Institution: Roessingh Research & Development
Hypothesis
Are professionals' system use and their a priori expectancies and background associated?
Conclusion
Professionals' system use was linked to their expected ease of use and time availability, as well as their professional background.
Supporting Evidence
- Users had higher a priori expectancies than non-users.
- System use was associated with expected ease of use and time availability.
- More (para-)medical professionals were among users compared to non-users.
Takeaway
This study looked at why some doctors used a new online communication tool for kids with cerebral palsy while others didn't, finding that those who thought it would be easy to use were more likely to use it.
Methodology
The study compared professionals who did not use the system (n = 54) with those who used it more than once (n = 46) based on their questionnaire responses.
Limitations
The study did not focus on the inter-professional and inter-organizational environment inherent to integrated care settings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included professionals from various disciplines involved in the care of children with cerebral palsy.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .046 for ease of use, p = .005 for time availability, p = .003 for institution, p = .001 for discipline
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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