scholarly journals From expert-derived user needs to user-perceived ease of use and usefulness: A two-phase mixed-methods evaluation framework

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 141-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Regina Boland ◽  
Alexander Rusanov ◽  
Yat So ◽  
Carlos Lopez-Jimenez ◽  
Linda Busacca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation

scholarly journals The Intention to Use Mobile Digital Library Technology

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumayyah Hassan Alfaresi ◽  
Kate Hone
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Specific Context ◽  
Practical Design ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
Library Technology

This paper presents a qualitative study on student adoption of mobile library technology in a developing world context. The findings support the applicability of a number of existing constructs from the technology acceptance literature, such as perceived ease of use, social influence and trust. However, they also suggest the need to modify some adoption factors previously found in the literature to fit the specific context of mobile library adoption. Perceived value was found to be a more relevant overarching adoption factor than perceived usefulness for this context. Facilitating conditions were identified as important but these differed somewhat from those covered in earlier literature. The research also uncovered the importance of trialability for this type of application. The findings provide a basis for improving theory in the area of mobile library adoption and suggest a number of practical design recommendations to help designers of mobile library technology to create applications that meet user needs.

Seven Factors in Evaluating Recommender System

2014 ◽  
Vol 472 ◽  
pp. 443-449
Author(s):  
Li Ting Kang ◽  
Yong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Recommender System ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Theoretical Evaluation

Recommender system (RS) has been evaluated in many but incomparable ways beyond accuracy and thus proposing an evaluation framework to synthesize the existing strategies seems a solution. However, few scholars did it so far. Through literature review, user interview and expert assessment, this study proposed a theoretical evaluation model of RS and then formed the assessment tool, RS Evaluation Questionnaire (RSE). The results showed that RSE was an effective tool to evaluate a recommender system, with its reliability (Cronbachs α=0.803) and validity meeting the requirements of psychometrics. Seven factors such as Perceived Quality and Perceived Ease of Use were generated by factor analysis, accounting for 63.126% of the variance. Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that different combinations of RSE factors could significantly predict User Satisfaction, Reuse Intention and positive Word-Of-Mouth (WOM) spreading willingness. Enlightenments for future research and practice were discussed as well in the end.

scholarly journals A mixed-methods evaluation framework for electronic health records usability studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
pp. 103175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saif Khairat ◽  
Cameron Coleman ◽  
Thomas Newlin ◽  
Victoria Rand ◽  
Paige Ottmar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Electronic Health Records ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
Electronic Health

scholarly journals TelePresence in Rural Medical Education: A Mixed Methods Evaluation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Gray ◽  
Kristian Krogh ◽  
David Newsome ◽  
Victoria Smith ◽  
Donald Lancaster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
Audiovisual Quality

In response to rural health workforce shortages, universities and training providers offer rural and remote clinical placements. This has led to development of educational methods to counter the barriers of distance. In this emerging field, recent improvements in technology have provided solutions including the use of sophisticated videoconferencing systems such as the Cisco TelePresence model CTS-500. This paper evaluates the use of TelePresence in diverse medical education activities using a mixed methods design—questionnaires n=60, individual interviews n=33, and observed practice of activities n=22. TelePresence was found to be beneficial to learning and teaching and superior to other systems participants had used. In particular, the audiovisual quality, resulting intimacy, convenience, and ease of use facilitated teaching and learning, while the fixed camera and poorly arranged physical environment were found to be limitations. The system is best suited for small group activities. Clinical skills-based activities are viable. It is recommended that technical support be available during setup and use and a picture-in-picture mode be included and improved integration of office suite software to provide a joint workspace for display of presentations, images, editing or annotation of documents, and file sharing.

Developing and Applying a Mixed-Methods Evaluation Framework to Build the Business Case for Healthy Food Procurement at the Local Level

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Robles ◽  
Michelle Wood ◽  
Ranjana Wickramasekaran ◽  
Allison Kwan ◽  
Mariana Reyes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
Food Procurement

scholarly journals Person-Centered Care for Family Caregivers: Evaluating an Education Program for the Healthcare Workforce

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 490-490
Author(s):  
Sharon Anderson ◽  
Jasneet Parmar ◽  
Cheryl Pollard ◽  
Bonnie Dobbs ◽  
Myles Leslie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
Person Centered Care ◽  
Healthcare Workforce ◽  
Centered Care

Abstract Background While family caregivers [FCGs] provide 75-90% of care for people living in the community, most healthcare providers are not trained to provide person-centered care to FCGs. We followed research recommendations that the healthcare workforce receive competency-based education to identify, assess, support and partner with FCGs. Objective Mixed methods evaluation healthcare workforce education program. Approach: We began by coining the concept “caregiver-centered care,” defining it as a collaborative working relationship between families and healthcare providers aimed at person-centered support for FCGs. From this definition, interdisciplinary stakeholders including FCGs (n=101) co-designed the Foundational Caregiver-Centered Care education. Learning resources included six competency-aligned educational modules with videos and interactive exercises that encourage reflection. Kirkpatrick Barr’s healthcare training evaluation framework underpinned our mixed methods evaluation. We measured participant’s reaction to the education (Level 1) and changes in learner’s knowledge and confidence to work with FCGs (Level 2). Results 352 healthcare providers completed the education online (caregivercare.ca). Learners were satisfied with quality of education (Mean 4.75/5; SD=.5) and the education increased their motivation to learn more about caregiver-centered care (Mean 4.75/5; SD .5). Student’s paired samples T-test indicates pre-post education changes in knowledge and confidence to work with FCGs were significant [Pre (M=37.8, Sd=7.6) to post (M=47.2, SD=3.5) t (125) = -14.39, p<.0005 (two-tailed)]. Qualitative results derived from open responses mirrored the quantitative results. Conclusion The Caregiver-Centered Care education provides a foundation for educating healthcare providers working with FCGs to provide care to FCGs to maintain their wellbeing and sustain care.

Sustaining Job Performance through Technology Acceptance with Usage of Whatsapp Mobile Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Nor Hayati Kassim ◽  
Norlina Mohamed Noor ◽  
Jati Kasuma ◽  
Juliza Saleh ◽  
Ceaser Dealwis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Willingness To Use

Companies are now recognizing that their employees require a spectrum of mobile applications in order to achieve maximum efficiency at the workplace. Mobile applications such as WeChat, Twitter and WhatsApp via smartphones have become influential tools and extensively used by employees at the workplace. This state-of-the-art technology in communication has penetrated various fields, including routine administrative jobs at the workplace. The objective of this research is toinvestigate the acceptance of the WhatsApp mobile application for formal use among support staff at The Commission of the City of Kuching North, Sarawak (DBKU). Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and behavioral intention of the users in using WhatsApp are the variables measured for job performance. The researchers utilized convenience sampling, whereby a total of 105 employees from two departments participated in the investigation. Data was collected using a set of selfadministered questionnaires which was adapted from Davis. The findings revealed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of WhatsApp as a means of communication were significant for job performance at DBKU. The employees felt more competent during their formal interaction at the workplace as less effort was needed while using WhatsApp. The existence of features which were user-friendly and easy operational functions helped to create positive attitudes when utilizing the application. Faster feedback, ease of use, and convenience were some of the reasons for the employees’ willingness to use WhatsApp for communication at the workplace.

Using Technology Acceptance Model to Study Customers’ Perception Towards Green Banking

Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 402-409
Author(s):  
Deepak Shrivastava ◽  
Apurva Shrivastava ◽  
Gyan Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Acceptance Model

Tech-friendliness in this new era is an important quotient considered and the persons’ acceptance towards the technology frequency matters a lot. But still the frequency varies from person to person, this brought in the concept of Technology Acceptance Model given by Fred Davis in 1989. The theory of TAM is based on two theories that are Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior, TAM is extended version of these two. Green Banking is a new technology introduced by the banks that focuses on the growth of Sustainable development and Banking system too. Thus, banks ask their customers to use it or practice it in their daily life transactions. But every customer has their own point of view on the usage of Green banking. Thus, the research aims to understand the customers’ perception towards the Green Banking for this TAM is used. The research states that Perceived risk is the primary factor that is followed by perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use that impacts the decision to use green banking. Thus, the behavioral intention results in actual use of green banking usage for which people are trying to accept the new technology. So, the banks have earned points for creating awareness among their customers but still they have to work hard and clarify their customers’ problems and vanish that hitch that is stopping them to use green banking easily.

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