Exploring the Usage Intentions of Wearable Medical Devices: A Demonstration Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the face of an aging society, an immediate and preventive medical system urgently needs to be established, and the application of wearable devices is essential. However, the application of smart medical care in Taiwan is still not widespread, and few studies have explored the related issues of wearable medical device usage. Thus, determining the success of a wearable medical device mainly depends on the degree of user adoption and use.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence the intention to use wearable medical devices.

Methods

This study applied the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to build a comprehensive model that explains intentions to use wearable medical devices.

Results

The r

SUBMITTER: Chang CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7532464 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature