scholarly journals Experienced usability of wearable biosensors for monitoring and coaching is associated with an intended long-term use in forensic psychiatry: Questionnaire study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter Christiaan de Looff ◽  
Henk Nijman ◽  
Robert Didden ◽  
Matthijs Noordzij
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Forensic Psychiatry ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Cognitive Capacity ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
Continuous Use ◽  
Forensic Clients

BACKGROUND The use of ambulatory biosensor devices for monitoring and coaching in forensic psychiatric settings yields high expectations for improved self-regulation of emotions and behaviour in clients and staff members. More so, if clients have mild intellectual disabilities, they might benefit from these biosensors as they are easy to use in every-day life, which ensures that clients can practice with the devices in multiple stress and arousal inducing situations. However, research on the use of biosensors in forensic psychiatry for clients with mild intellectual disabilities and their caretakers has been scarce. Besides that, although wearable biosensors show promise for healthcare, recent research showed that the acceptance and continuous use of wearable devices in consumers is not as was anticipated, probably due to low expectations. OBJECTIVE The main goal of the current study was to investigate the associations between and determinants of, the expectation of usability, the actually experienced usability and the intention for continuous use of biosensors. METHODS A total of 77 participants (N = 31 forensic clients with mild intellectual disabilities; N = 46 forensic staff members) participated in a one-week trial. Preceding the study, we selected four devices that were thought to benefit the participants in domains of self-regulation, physical health or sleep. Both qualitative and quantitative questionnaires were used that explored the determinants of usability, acceptance and continuous use of biosensors. Questionnaires consisted of the System Usability Scale (SUS), the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)- questionnaire, and the Extended Expectation Confirmation Model (EECM)- questionnaire. RESULTS Only the experienced usability of the devices was associated with intended continuous use. Interestingly, the forensic clients scored higher on acceptance and intention for continuous use than staff members. In addition, moderate associations were found between usability with acceptance and continuous use. The qualitative questionnaires in general indicated that the devices were easy to use and gave clear information. CONCLUSIONS Contrary to expectations it was the actual perceived usability of wearing a biosensor that was associated with continuous use, and to a much lesser extend the expectancy of usability. Clients scored higher on acceptance and intention for continuous use. It must be further investigated whether this is a true effect or due to a social desirability bias in the client group. However, it is interesting that clients scored higher on acceptance and continuous use as they might benefit from the ease of use of these devices and their continuing monitoring and coaching applications. For clients with mild intellectual disabilities it is especially important to develop easy to use biosensors, with a minimum requirement on cognitive capacity to increase usability, acceptance and continuous use.

scholarly journals Usability, usefulness, and acceptance of mRehab: A novel, portable rehabilitation system using smartphone and 3D print technology (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sutanuka Bhattacharjya ◽  
Lora Anne Cavuoto ◽  
Brandon Reilly ◽  
Wenyao Xu ◽  
Heamchand Subryan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
3D Print ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
Rehabilitation System ◽  
At Home

BACKGROUND Smart technology use in rehabilitation is growing and can be used remotely to assist clients in self-monitoring their performance. With written home exercise programs being the commonly prescribed form of rehabilitation after discharge, mHealth technology coupled with task-oriented programs can enhance self-management of upper extremity training. In the current study, a functional rehabilitation system, namely mRehab, was designed which included a smartphone app and 3D printed household items such as mug, bowl, key, and doorknob embedded with a smartphone The app's user interface allowed the participant to select rehabilitation activities and receive feedback on the number of activity repetitions completed, time to complete each activity and quality of movement. OBJECTIVE To assess the usability, perceived usefulness, and acceptance of the mRehab system by individuals with stroke and identify the challenges experienced by them when using the system remotely in a home-based setting. METHODS A mixed-methods approach was used with 11 individuals with chronic stroke. Following training, individuals with stroke used the mRehab system for six weeks at home. Each participant completed surveys and engaged in a semi-structured interview. Participants’ qualitative reports regarding the usability of mRehab were integrated with their survey reports and quantitative performance data. RESULTS Ten of the eleven participants rated the mRehab system between 67.5 to 97.5 percentile on the System Usability Scale, indicating their satisfaction with the usability of the system. Participants also provided high ratings of perceived usefulness (median=6), and perceived ease of use (median=5.75), on a 7-point scale based on the Technology Acceptance Model. Common themes reported by participants showed a positive response to mRehab with some suggestions for improvements. Participants reported an interest in activities they perceived to be of ‘just right challenge’. Some participants indicated a need for customizing the feedback to be more interpretable. Overall, most participants indicated that they would like to continue using the mRehab system at home. CONCLUSIONS Assessing usability in the lived environment over a prolonged duration of time is essential to identify match between the system and users’ needs and preferences. While mRehab was well accepted, further customization is desired for a better fit with the end users. CLINICALTRIAL NCT04363944

scholarly journals Measuring Students Acceptance and Usability of a Cloud Virtual Desktop Solution for a Programming Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 7157
Author(s):  
Francisco J. Rodríguez Lera ◽  
David Fernández González ◽  
Francisco Martín Rico ◽  
Ángel Manuel Guerrero-Higueras ◽  
Miguel Ángel Conde
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
System Usability ◽  
Virtual Desktop ◽  
Acceptance Model

Virtual desktops in cloud scenarios play a significant role in higher education. Nowadays, the idea of moving laboratories to the cloud seems mandatory and it is necessary to maintain students’ commitment in this new scenario. This paper aims at two targets, customizing a Virtual Desktop platform for delivering the laboratories of a programming course in a Computer Science Bachelor Degree and empirically apply the technology acceptance model and the system usability scale to a set of students that use it. Results obtained in this paper provide insights about the direct effect between the perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and attitude to technology following the technology acceptance model (TAM) as well as a comprehensive analysis of the system usability scale (SUS) of our platform.

scholarly journals Understanding Architectural Designers’ Continuous Use Intention Regarding BIM Technology: A China Case

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 448
Author(s):  
Qinghong Cui ◽  
Xiancun Hu ◽  
Xiao Liu ◽  
Lingmin Zhao ◽  
Guangbin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Continuous Use

Despite BIM technology influencing architectural design companies profoundly, there has still been an under-representation of architectural designers’ continuous use intention (CUI) regarding it. This paper aims to empirically examine what factors can potentially affect architectural designers’ CUI of BIM through the integration of a technology acceptance model (TAM) and an expectation confirmation theory (ECT). Sample data for empirical research were collected from architectural design companies in Qingdao, China. A total of 207 valid questionnaires were analyzed by using a structural equation modeling method. The findings show that the proposed theoretical model has good explanatory abilities for architectural designers’ CUI. Perceived ease of use and satisfaction significantly and directly affect CUI, whereas perceived usefulness and conformation have an indirect influence on CUI via satisfaction. This study contributes to a deepened understanding of architectural designers’ CUI regarding BIM. In order to further promote continuous use practices of BIM, valuable insights are provided for designers, companies, and software developers.

A Smartphone Application for Teamwork and Communication in Trauma: Pilot Evaluation “in the Wild”

2021 ◽  
pp. 001872082110217
Author(s):  
Ken Catchpole ◽  
Alicia Privette ◽  
Laura Roberts ◽  
Myrtede Alfred ◽  
Brittan Carter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Trauma Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Initial Care ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Flow Disruptions

Objective To evaluate the potential for a smartphone application to improve trauma care through shared and timely access to patient and contextual information. Background Disruptions along the trauma pathway that arise from communication, coordination, and handoffs problems can delay progress through initial care, imaging diagnosis, and surgery to intensive care unit (ICU) disposition. Implementing carefully designed and evaluated information distribution and communication technologies may afford opportunities to improve clinical performance. Methods This was a pilot evaluation “in the wild” using a before/after design, 3 month, and pre- post-intervention data collection. Use statistics, usability assessment, and direct observation of trauma care were used to evaluate the app. Ease of use and utility were assessed using the technology acceptance model (TAM) and system usability scale (SUS). Direct observation deployed measures of flow disruptions (defined as “deviations from the natural progression of an procedure”), teamwork scores (T-NOTECHS), and treatment times (total time in emergency department [ED]). Results The app was used in 367 (87%) traumas during the trial period. Usability was generally acceptable, with higher scores found by operating room (OR), ICU, and neuro and orthopedic users. Despite positive trends, no significant effects on flow disruptions, teamwork scores, or treatment times were observed. Conclusions Pilot trials of a clinician-centered smartphone app to improve teamwork and communication demonstrate potential value for the safety and efficiency of trauma care delivery as well as benefits and challenges of “in-the-wild” evaluation.

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.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF ELECTRONIC MONEY USING TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL AND THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-113
Author(s):  
Filona ◽  
Misdiyono
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Electronic Money ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Acceptance Model

With the rapid growth of information technology, electronic money has played an important and central role in the e-payment. Development of electronic money is able to create a trend less-cash society, which is a society’s behavior using non- cash transactions by utilizing the simplicity offered through electronic transactions. The purpose of this research is to determine the factors affecting the intention to use electronic money. We designed a questionnaire and used it to survey a simple random sampling of people who use of e-money in DKI Jakarta. The actual samples used for the study are 125 respondents. We analyzed the data using Structured Equation Modeling to evaluate the strength of the hypothesized effects. The result of the analysis showed that perceived ease of use has no significant effect on attitudes towards the use of e-money. Perceived ease of use has a significant effect on the perceived usefulness of e-money. Perceived usefulness has no significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Perceived usefulness has a significant effect on attitudes towards the use of e-money. Attitude has a significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Subjective norm has a significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Perceived behavioral control has no significant effect on the intention to use e-money. Keywords: electronic money, technology acceptance model, the theory of planned behavior.

Do People Trust in Robot-Assisted Surgery? Evidence from Europe (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Torrent-Sellens ◽  
Ana Jiménez-Zarco ◽  
Francesc Saigí-Rubió
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Predictor Variable ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Robot Assisted Surgery

BACKGROUND Increasingly intelligent and autonomous robots are destined to have a huge impact on our society. Their adoption, however, represents a major change to the healthcare sector’s traditional practices, which, in turn, poses certain challenges. To what extent is it possible to foresee a near-future scenario in which minor routine surgery is directed by robots? And what are the patients’ or general public’s perceptions of having surgical procedures performed on them by robots, be it totally or partially? A patient’s trust in robots and AI may facilitate the spread and use of such technologies. OBJECTIVE The goal of our study was to establish the factors that influence how people feel about having a medical operation performed on them by a robot. METHODS We used data from a 2017 Flash Eurobarometer (number 460) of European Commission with 27,901 citizens aged 15 years and over in the 28 countries of the European Union. The research designs and tests a technology acceptance model (TAM). Logistic regression (odds ratios, OR) to model the predictors of trust in robot-assisted surgery was calculated through motivational factors, robots using experience and sociodemographic independent variables. RESULTS The negative relationship between most of the predictors of ease of use, expected benefits and attitude towards robots, and confidence in robot-assisted surgery was contrasted. The only non-sociodemographic predictor variable that has a positive relationship with trust in robots participating in a surgical intervention is previous experience in the use of robots. In this context, we analyze the confidence predictors for three different levels of robot use experience (zero use, average use, and high use). The results obtained indicate that, as the experience of using robots increases, the predictive coefficients related to information, attitude and perception of robots become more negative. Research results also determined that variables of a sociodemographic nature played an important predictive role. It was confirmed that the effect of experience on trust in robots for surgical interventions was greater among men, people between 40 and 54 years old, and those with higher educational levels. CONCLUSIONS Despite the considerable benefits for the patient that the use of robots can bring in a surgical intervention, the results obtained show that trust in robots goes beyond rational decision-making. By contrasting the reasons that generate trust and mistrust in robots, especially by highlighting the experience of use as a key element, the research makes a new contribution to the state of the art and draws practical implications of the use of robots for health policy and practice.

scholarly journals Students Acceptance of Google Classroom: An Exploratory Study using PLS-SEM Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (06) ◽  
pp. 112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana A. Saeed Al-Maroof ◽  
Mostafa Al-Emran
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Actual Usage

Google classroom can work in unidirectional process as it can serve the teachers’ strategies and styles on one hand and students’ perception, understanding, and effective participation in different classroom skills on the other hand. The ac-ceptance of Google classroom is affected by different factors. Some of them are still not clearly specified and discussed in previous research; therefore, they need further investigation. Based on the previous assumption, this study is an attempt to examine the factors that affect the students’ acceptance of Google classroom at Al Buraimi University College (BUC) in Oman. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was adopted to formulate the hypotheses of the current study. The data was collected through an online questionnaire with 337 respondents. The Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) approach was used to assess both the measurement and structural models. The results of the study prove that both the perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) positively influence the behavioral intention, which in turn influence the actual usage of Google classrooms. This study helps the decision makers of the higher educational institutions to have a better understanding of the effectiveness of us-ing Google classroom by their students. It is assumed that it helps in measuring the level of students’ acceptance to the previously mentioned technology.

Postgraduate Students’ Perceived E-Learning Acceptance

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
M. R. K. N. Yatigammana ◽  
Md. Gapar Md. Johar ◽  
Chandra Gunawardhana
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

E-learning is a method of delivering knowledge using information technology and electronic media for the remote users. The advantages of e-learning method can be fully achieved with the postgraduate studies as majority of the postgraduate students are engaged in learning while they are working and also geographically dispersed due to the family and work life thus physically appearing for the lecture sessions are difficult to them. This paper attempts to develop a framework to measure the postgraduate students’ perceived technology acceptance by developing a modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) which replaces perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use in the original model of TAM with relative advantage and complexity and incorporate other variables of trialability, observability, compatibility, psychological wellbeing and social influence of the students. The developed model is validated using 30 postgraduate students from Sri Lanka and thus this model can be used in future researchers to measure the perceived e-learning acceptance of postgraduate students.

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