Readiness of healthcare providers for e-hospitals: a cross-sectional analysis in China before the COVID-19 period.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The growth and development of smartphones and eHealth technologies have enabled the potential for extended care hospitals (e-hospitals) in China in order to facilitate the success of a primary healthcare centre (PHC)-based integrated delivery model. Although the adoption of e-hospitals is essential, few studies have directed their research towards understanding the perspectives of healthcare providers. This study aims to identify the current readiness of healthcare providers to adopt e-hospital technologies, determine the factors influencing this adoption and describe the perceived facilitators and barriers in regard to working at e-hospitals.

Design

A cross-sectional study conducted in Sichuan, China, between June and September 2019.

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SUBMITTER: Li P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8861885 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature