Using a Technology Acceptance Model to Explore the Intention to Use Digital Health Technologies Among People With Disabilities: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic personal health records (e-PHRs) can improve health management; however, people with disabilities face adoption barriers. Identifying acceptance drivers in this population is essential.

Objective

This study aims to determine factors shaping intention to use e-PHRs among people with disabilities within a technology acceptance model (TAM) framework, including external determinants (health consciousness [HC], health information consent [HIC], content characteristics [CC], information security [IS], eHealth literacy [eHL], and effectiveness [EF]).

Methods

A nationwide survey of people with disabilities in South Korea (N=800) was conducted across rehabilitation hospitals, disability welfare centers, and public health centers (August 30 to November 30,

SUBMITTER: Kim JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12634014 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature