TAM Model for E-Health Implementation in Rural Areas of Uttarakhand, Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Objective: The present study aim to find out the factors that has an influence and impacts the actual use of e-Health during post COVID-19 pandemic on the lines of TAM (technology acceptance model) and further suggest ways for effective implementation and adoption of e-Health by the rural patients....

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Main Authors: Pushpa Kataria (Author), G.P. Dang (Author), Divneet Kaur (Author), Prashant Singh (Author), Vijay Prakash Gupta (Author)
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Published: ACHSM, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Objective: The present study aim to find out the factors that has an influence and impacts the actual use of e-Health during post COVID-19 pandemic on the lines of TAM (technology acceptance model) and further suggest ways for effective implementation and adoption of e-Health by the rural patients. Design & Setting: The study was conducted on a total of 243 rural patients who had experienced e-Health services. Structural Equation Modeling has been used for analysis of data. Results: The analysis revealed that 'perceived usefulness', 'perceived ease of use', 'privacy' and 'trust', all had considerable impact on the 'intention to use' which further significantly  impacts the 'actual use'. Conclusion: Using in-depth interviews, both patients and physicians, practice of evidence-based e-Health interventions was identified for effective implementation and adoption of e-Health, which further helps to provides an equitable healthcare services to both urban and rural population.
Item Description:10.24083/apjhm.v16i3.967
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