Integrating drones in response to public health emergencies: A combined framework to explore technology acceptance.

ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to propose and test an integrated model combining the technology acceptance model (TAM), task-technology fit (TTF), social motivation, and drone-related perceived risks to explore the intention to use drones in public health emergencies (PHEs). We conducted a survey among the Israeli population, yielding a sample of 568 participants. Structural equation modeling was implemented to test the research hypotheses. The results showed that our integrated model provided a robust and comprehensive framework to perform an in-depth investigation of the factors and mechanisms affecting drone acceptance in PHEs. First, ease of use, attitudes, individual-technology fit, task-technology fit, and social influence significantly and directly influenced users' behavioral intention t

SUBMITTER: Shapira S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9650287 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature