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Case Reports
. 2010 Nov 16:3:55-63.
doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S9159.

Acceptance of Swedish e-health services

Mary-Louise Jung  1 , Karla Loria
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Acceptance of Swedish e-health services

Mary-Louise Jung et al. J Multidiscip Healthc. .

Abstract

Objective: To investigate older people's acceptance of e-health services, in order to identify determinants of, and barriers to, their intention to use e-health.

Method: Based on one of the best-established models of technology acceptance, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), in-depth exploratory interviews with twelve individuals over 45 years of age and of varying backgrounds are conducted.

Results: This investigation could find support for the importance of usefulness and perceived ease of use of the e-health service offered as the main determinants of people's intention to use the service. Additional factors critical to the acceptance of e-health are identified, such as the importance of the compatibility of the services with citizens' needs and trust in the service provider. Most interviewees expressed positive attitudes towards using e-health and find these services useful, convenient, and easy to use.

Conclusion: E-health services are perceived as a good complement to traditional health care service delivery, even among older people. These people, however, need to become aware of the e-health alternatives that are offered to them and the benefits they provide.

Keywords: Internet; TAM; elderly; health services; health-seeking behavior; patient acceptance; technology.

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