Public attitudes towards the use of novel technologies in their future healthcare: a UK survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Innovation in healthcare technologies can result in more convenient and effective treatment that is less costly, but a persistent challenge to widespread adoption in health and social care is end user acceptability. The purpose of this study was to capture UK public opinions and attitudes to novel healthcare technologies (NHTs), and to better understand the factors that contribute to acceptance and future use.

Methods

An online survey was distributed to the UK public between April and May 2020. Respondents received brief information about four novel healthcare technologies (NHTs) in development: a laser-based tool for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis, a virtual reality tool to support diabetes self-management, a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor using micro

SUBMITTER: Sauchelli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9944774 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature