Determinants of the Intention to Use Smart Healthcare Devices: A Framework and Public Policy Implications

J Healthc Eng. 2021 Nov 5:2021:4345604. doi: 10.1155/2021/4345604. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Healthcare industry is strongly influenced by new digital technologies. In this context, this study creates a framework and explores determinants of the intention to use smart healthcare devices. Several factors were identified, including usefulness, convenience, novelty, price, technological complexity, and perceived privacy risks of smart devices. Based on the samples from China, we find that usefulness, convenience, and novelty have positive influences on the intention to use smart healthcare devices. However, technological complexity is negatively related to the intention to use smart devices. The results further extend previous researches in the area of the healthcare industry.

Publication types

  • Retracted Publication

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Health Facilities
  • Humans
  • Intention*
  • Privacy
  • Public Policy