Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Associate Professor, Health Information Management, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3 MSc, Health Information Technology, Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Management and Medical Informatics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: To successfully implement new information systems in health care, especially electronic medical records, it is important to understand the factors that influence the adoption of these systems in the opinions of users, particularly managers. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting the adoption of electronic medical records using the technology acceptance model (TAM). Methods: This descriptive-analytical survey was conducted in 2015. The study population consisted of 235 top and middle managers of teaching hospitals in Shiraz, Iran. The subjects were selected through census method without the use of sampling. Data were collected using the standard TAM questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS and LISREL software using regression analysis, independent t-test, and ANOVA. Results: The findings of this study showed a positive direct relationship between perceived ease of use and attitude of the users (r = 0.46) (P < 0.05). There was also a positive, direct relationship between perceived usefulness and attitude toward use (r = 0.42) (P < 0.05). In addition, there was a positive, direct relationship between attitude toward use and actual use (r = 0.36) (P < 0.03). Conclusion: In evaluations and plans, through the consideration of factors of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, which affect the attitude toward use, the adoption of the electronic medical records system among top and middle managers in hospitals can be improved.
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