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Dino MJS, Dion KW, Abadir PM, Budhathoki C, Huang CM, Padula WV, Himmelfarb CRD, Davidson PM. The impact of a mixed reality technology-driven health enhancing physical activity program among community-dwelling older adults: a study protocol. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1383407. [PMID: 38807990 PMCID: PMC11130374 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1383407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Background Physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle among community-dwelling older adults poses a greater risk for progressive physical and cognitive decline. Mixed reality technology-driven health enhancing physical activities such as the use of virtual coaches provide an emerging and promising solution to support healthy lifestyle, but the impact has not been clearly understood. Methods and analysis An observational explanatory sequential mixed-method research design was conceptualized to examine the potential impact of a user-preferred mixed reality technology-driven health enhancing physical activity program directed toward purposively selected community-dwelling older adults in two senior centers in the Philippines. Quantitative components of the study will be done through a discreet choice experiment and a quasi-experimental study. A total of 128, or 64 older adults in each center, will be recruited via posters at community senior centers who will undergo additional screening or health records review by a certified gerontologist to ensure safety and proper fit. Treatments (live coaching with video-based exercise and mixed reality technology-driven exercise) will be assigned to each of the two senior center sites for the quasi-experiment. The participants from the experimental group shall be involved in the discreet choice experiment, modeling, and usability evaluations. Finally, a qualitative sample of participants (n = 6) as key informants shall be obtained from the experimental group using purposive selection. Discussion This study protocol will examine the health impact of a promising mixed reality program in health promotion among older adults. The study utilizes a human-centered mixed method research design in technology development and evaluation in the context of developing nations.Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT06136468.
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- Michael Joseph S. Dino
- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Research, Development, and Innovation Center, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, Philippines
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society in Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society in Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society in Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society in Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society in Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, United States
- Office of the Vice Chancellor and President, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Tessema WM, Cavus N. Determining information system end-user satisfaction and continuance intension with a unified modeling approach. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6882. [PMID: 38519535 PMCID: PMC10959960 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57218-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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With the different characters of datatypes and large amount of data going to be managed in open-source database, localization to the specific linguistics is the major concern in Ethiopia, as the nation used different datatypes compared to the Gregorian systems. In this regard Amharic localization in open-source database can handle the difficulties in managing data for governmental and non-governmental organizations. Amharic Extension Module was introduced to governmental organizations for the data management capabilities. But, there is no research that can explore the system's quality, the users' satisfaction and intension of continuance of Amharic Extension Module from the perspective of both computer literates and illiterates. Therefore, this research work attempt or try to empirically examine and analyze the system quality, the users' satisfaction and intension of continuance of Amharic Extension Module from the perspective of all users in POESSA The major purpose/aim of this study/research is to brand or make up the research break/gap in the area of localization specific to the Amharic locals, and to show the implication of the practical and theoretical way based on the results of the research. For this purpose, questionnaires were used for the collection of the research data. A total of 395 copies of the questionnaires were distributed and 385 of them are collected without any problem from the organization indicated herewith. The statistical analysis tools such as SPSS and AMOS, and methods such as Structural equation model were used for the analysis of the research data. The results of the research recommended and suggested that system quality can significantly influence confirmation. Meanwhile, confirmation can directly and significantly influence perceived usefulness, performance expectations, and satisfaction. Additionally, performance expectation, perceived usefulness and confirmation can significantly impact/influence satisfaction. The satisfaction directly and most importantly and significantly influences the continuance intension. Finally, the research delivers/provides a concert indication for the legitimacy and validity of the integrated and combined models of UTUAT, ECTM, and D&M ISS in the field of localizations which can be a hypothetical and theoretical foundation for Amharic Extension Module-AEM users' and services of it.
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- Worku Mekonnen Tessema
- Department of Computer Science, Debre Tabor University, Debra Tabor, Ethiopia.
- Department of Computer Information Systems, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
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- Department of Computer Information Systems, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Computer Information Systems Research and Technology Centre, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Qvist A, Mullan L, Nguyen L, Wynter K, Rasmussen B, Goh M, Feely K. Investigating allied health professionals' attitudes, perceptions and acceptance of an electronic medical record using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. AUST HEALTH REV 2024; 48:16-27. [PMID: 38281312 DOI: 10.1071/ah23092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Objective This study aimed to investigate allied health professionals' (AHPs') perspectives pre- and post-implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR) in a tertiary health service in Australia and examine factors influencing user acceptance. Methods Data were collected pre- and post-EMR implementation via cross-sectional online surveys based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage of Technology (UTAUT). All AHPs at a large tertiary hospital were invited to complete the surveys. Data analysis included descriptive analysis, Mann-Whitney U tests for pre-post item- and construct-level comparison and content analysis of free-text responses. The theoretical model was empirically tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling. Results AHPs had positive attitudes toward EMR use both pre- and post-implementation. Compared to pre-implementation, AHPs felt more positive post-implementation about system ease of use and demonstrated decreased anxiety and apprehension regarding EMR use. AHPs felt they had adequate resources and knowledge to use EMR and reported real-time data accessibility as a main advantage. Disadvantages of EMR included an unfriendly user interface, system outages and decreased efficiency. Conclusions As AHPs increase EMR system familiarity, their positivity towards its use increases. An understanding of what influences AHPs when implementing new compulsory technology can inform change management strategies to improve adoption.
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- Alison Qvist
- Western Health, Digital Health, Footscray, Vic. 3011, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic., Australia; and School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo, Qld 4014, Australia
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- Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, Deakin Business School, Deakin University, Burwood, Vic., Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic., Australia; and Department of Psychiatry, Monash University, Clayton, Vic. 3168, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic., Australia; and The Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute of Health Transformation, Deakin University - Western Health Partnership, St Albans, Vic., Australia; and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark and Steno Diabetes Center, Copenhagen, Denmark; and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Odense, Denmark
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- Western Health, Digital Health, Footscray, Vic. 3011, Australia
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- Western Health, Digital Health, Footscray, Vic. 3011, Australia; and Royal Melbourne Hospital, EMR team, Parkville, Vic. 3052, Australia
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Anttila M, Koivisto J, Luoma ML, Anttila H. How to adopt technologies in home care: a mixed methods study on user experiences and change of home care in Finland. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1342. [PMID: 38042800 PMCID: PMC10693073 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10368-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a need for better adoption of technology to meet the needs of home care professionals, older people, and informal caregivers. METHODS Mixed methods were used to describe and analyse quantitative and qualitative data in a Finnish governmental programme called KATI. The study was three-fold: it 1) listed what kinds of technologies were piloted and deployed in a national study, 2) provided information from the perspectives of home care professionals about requirements to use technology by using focus-group interviews, and 3) assessed experiences of how the adoption of technology changes work and work processes over time by using repeated surveys. Informants in interviews (n = 25) and surveys (n = 90) were home care professionals, who also described the perspectives of older people and informal caregivers. The conceptual models framing the study were adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model and DirVA PROVE-IT. RESULTS There were 80 technology pilots, in which variety of technologies were followed in home care. Familiarity with, commitment to and understanding of technology benefits were considered to be requirements for the technology to be used. The adoption of technology provided new skills and information about older people's wellbeing, realisation of treatment and new possibilities in home care. It developed new procedures to focus on older people's needs and motivated professionals by gained concrete aid. It enabled them to leave out some concrete procedures as unnecessary. On the other hand, there were also pessimistic and negative experiences when technology use provided nothing new or did not change anything. CONCLUSIONS The adoption of technology is dependent on the technology and its integration into the prevailing service practice. When they both work, it is possible to leave out unnecessary procedures in care, allocate resources and save time. It is possible to be aware of older people's safety and how they cope at home, find new ways to get involved in older people's lives, gain insight, and make changes at work. Continuous on-site training, modifications in service practices and communication throughout organisations is needed.
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- Minna Anttila
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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Dino MJS, Davidson PM, Dion KW, Szanton SL, Ong IL. Nursing and human-computer interaction in healthcare robots for older people: An integrative review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES ADVANCES 2022; 4:100072. [PMID: 38745638 PMCID: PMC11080351 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2022.100072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Objectives This study examined the published works related to healthcare robotics for older people using the attributes of health, nursing, and the human-computer interaction framework. Design An integrative literature review. Methods A search strategy captured 55 eligible articles from databases (CINAHL, Embase, IEEE Xplore, and PubMed) and hand-searching approaches. Bibliometric and content analyses grounded on the health and nursing attributes and human-computer interaction framework were performed using MAXQDA. Finally, results were verified using critical friend feedback by a second reviewer. Results Most articles were from multiple authorship, published in non-nursing journals, and originating from developed economies. They primarily focused on applying healthcare robots in practice settings, physical health, and communication tasks. Using the human-computer interaction framework, it was found that older adults frequently served as the primary users while nurses, healthcare providers, and researchers functioned as secondary users and operators. Research articles focused on the usability, functionality, and acceptability of robotic systems. At the same time, theoretical papers explored the frameworks and the value of empathy and emotion in robots, human-computer interaction and nursing models and theories supporting healthcare practice, and gerontechnology. Current robotic systems are less anthropomorphic, operated through real-time direct and supervisory inputs, and mainly equipped with visual and auditory sensors and actuators with limited capability in performing health assessments. Conclusion Results communicate the need for technological competency among nurses, advancements in increasing healthcare robot humanness, and the importance of conscientious efforts from an interdisciplinary research team in improving robotic system usability and utility for the care of older adults.
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- Michael Joseph S. Dino
- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, 525 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
- Our Lady of Fatima University, 120 McArthur Highway, Marulas, Valenzuela City 1440, Philippines
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, 525 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
- University of Wollongong, The Vice-Chancellor's Unit Building 36, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, 525 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, 525 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, 525 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
- Our Lady of Fatima University, 120 McArthur Highway, Marulas, Valenzuela City 1440, Philippines
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Tian XF, Wu RZ. Determinants of the Mobile Health Continuance Intention of Elders with Chronic Diseases: An Integrated Framework of ECM-ISC and UTAUT. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19169980. [PMID: 36011615 PMCID: PMC9408135 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19169980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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With the deepening of population aging in China, chronic diseases are a major public health concern that threatens the life and health of nationals. Mobile health or mHealth can effectively monitor chronic diseases, which holds vital significance to the alleviation of social pressure caused by aging. To patients with chronic diseases, mHealth cannot give full play to its value, only when it is used in the long term. However, there is not yet research exploring mHealth continuance intention from the perspective of elders with chronic diseases. So, this research represents the first attempt to empirically analyze mHealth continuance intention from the perspective of elders with chronic diseases. The purpose of this research is to make up the research gap of the mHealth field and to put forward theoretical and practical implications based on research results. To obtain research data, a questionnaire was conducted. A total of 926 copies were collected online and 527 copies were collected offline. The structural equation model (SEM) was used for data analysis. Research results suggest that confirmation can significantly influence satisfaction, performance expectancy and effort expectancy. Meanwhile, confirmation and performance expectancy can significantly influence satisfaction. Additionally, effort expectancy, performance expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions can directly and significantly influence continuance intention. Among them, performance expectancy can directly influence continuance intention in the most significant way. This research provides solid evidence for the validity of the integrated model of ECM-ISC and UTAUT in the mHealth field, which can be a theoretical basis for mHealth operators' product R&D.
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- Xiu-Fu Tian
- College of Business, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College of Economics, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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Mendes MVDC, dos Santos SL, de Castro CCL, Furtado BMASM, da Costa HVV, de Ceballos AGDC, Galvão PVM, do Bonfim CV. Analysis of Factors Associated with the Risk of Suicide in a Brazilian Capital: Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 19:ijerph19010373. [PMID: 35010635 PMCID: PMC8751138 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Suicide and suicide attempts are considered global health problems. With regard to the main causes of unnatural deaths, Brazil ranks as the eighth country with the highest absolute number of suicides. The aim of this study was to analyze the factors associated with the risk of suicide in a metropolitan city in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Recife, in the northeast region of Brazil. Epidemiological surveillance was conducted on the information systems regarding attempted suicide, suicide, and undetermined deaths in the period from 2007 to 2017. A record linkage between the information systems was performed. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and logistic regression were performed with an adopted a significance level of 5%. In the city of Recife, there were 4495 suicide attempts in the period, and the most frequent suicide attempts were by single females, aged between 20 and 39 years old, and who used either medication or poison to die by suicide. A total of 141 individuals died by suicide, and exogenous intoxication was the most common method. Knowing the common characteristics and associated factors of those who attempt and die by suicide is key for the development of prevention policies and intervention strategies for suicide.
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- Marcos Vinicius de Carvalho Mendes
- Center for Medical Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife 50740-000, PE, Brazil; (S.L.d.S.); (A.G.d.C.d.C.); (C.V.d.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Center for Medical Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife 50740-000, PE, Brazil; (S.L.d.S.); (A.G.d.C.d.C.); (C.V.d.B.)
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- Center for Medical Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife 50740-000, PE, Brazil; (S.L.d.S.); (A.G.d.C.d.C.); (C.V.d.B.)
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- Center for Medical Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife 50740-000, PE, Brazil; (S.L.d.S.); (A.G.d.C.d.C.); (C.V.d.B.)
- Directorate of Social Research, Foundation Joaquim Nabuco, Recife 52061-540, PE, Brazil
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Schauffel N, Ellwart T. Forced Virtuality During COVID-19. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ARBEITS-UND ORGANISATIONSPSYCHOLOGIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1026/0932-4089/a000366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Abstract. Social distancing received top priority during the COVID-19 crisis, resulting in new users of public digital services (PDS) with heterogeneous use motivation. While some users decided to use a PDS voluntarily and independently of COVID-19, others were forced to use PDS because of the COVID-19 lockdown. Based on technology acceptance models, we compared forced users ( N1 = 346) and voluntary users ( N2 = 315) using latent multigroup analysis. First-time users of a PDS ( N = 661) participated in the survey after reporting a crime online to the police. Results showed that forced and voluntary users differed regarding key factors (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, behavioral intention) and antecedents (system trust, ICT self-concept) of technology acceptance with less positive values for forced users. Further, forced users had stronger needs for system trust and usefulness (performance expectancy) than voluntary users, revealing user group-specific predictive values. The lessons learned for PDS design and marketing beyond pandemic times are discussed.
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- Department of Business Psychology, Trier University, Germany
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