Digital Health Technology Adoption Among Chinese Physicians: Latent Profile Analysis and Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health technologies (DHTs) are transforming global health care delivery, yet physician adoption remains highly variable and influenced by a complex interplay of individual, institutional, and technological factors. In China, despite national initiatives such as the "Healthy China 2030" strategy promoting DHT integration, understanding physicians' heterogeneous perceptions is essential for effective implementation.

Objective

This study aimed to identify distinct latent profiles of Chinese physicians based on their perceptions of DHT benefits, barriers, and behavioral intention, and to examine the demographic and occupational factors associated with profile membership.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 4851 physicians (female, n=299

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661596 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature