Factors affecting physicians using mobile health applications: an empirical study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) have created innovative service channels for patients with chronic diseases. These innovative service channels require physicians to actively use mHealth apps. However, few studies investigate physicians' participation in mHealth apps.

Objective

This study aims to empirically explore factors affecting physicians' usage behaviors of mHealth apps. Based on the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) and mHealth apps features, we propose a research model including altruism, cognitive trust, and online ratings.

Methods

We collected data from physicians who have used mHealth apps and conducted a factor analysis to verify the convergence and discriminative effects. We used a hierarchical regre

SUBMITTER: Wu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8729011 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature