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. 2024 Apr 3;10(7):e28778. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28778

Table 1.

Research instrument.

Construct Codes Item
Perceived usefulness PU1 Using AI in healthcare allows me to find the best deals.
PU2 The use of AI enhances my effectiveness in adopting healthcare services.
PU3 The use of AI in healthcare is useful to me.
PU4 The use of AI in healthcare saves time for me.
Perceived ease of use PEU1 AI-powered healthcare services are easy to use.
PEU2 Healthcare does not require much mental effort if supported by AI (AI offers alternatives).
PEU3 Healthcare is not so complicated if AI offered services to me.
PEU4 Learning how to use AI-powered healthcare services is easy.
PEU5 It is easy to become skillful at using AI-powered healthcare services.
Trust T1 I am convinced that AI in healthcare is used to provide customers with the best offerings.
T2 I trust healthcare apps that use AI.
Adoption of the Metaverse in healthcare MV1 I enjoy my experience with metaverse.
MV2 I am keen to integrate technology into my healthcare tasks in the future.
MV3 My preferred mode of healthcare facility is face-to-face.
MV4 I am confident in using future technology.
Metaculture MC1 Metaverse is creating a digital divide.
MC2 Metaverse is a threat to your cultural values and attitudes.
MC3 People in the metaverse will get a behavioral change.
MC4 Metaverse is a threat to our social system.
MC5 Metaverse will leads to physical loneliness.
MC6 Metaverse will bring a cultural change into society.
MC7 You trust the metaverse in healthcare.
Digital Divide DD1 The internet service is available all the time
DD2 The cost of the internet connection is reasonable for my household
DD3 The internet enables me to accomplish my tasks more quickly
DD4 The internet helps me to find new opportunities (e.g., employment, education, and business)
DD5 The internet helps me to learn and develop new skills and knowledge
DD6 The internet has had a positive impact on my work performance
DD7 Internet use has become an everyday part of my life
DD8 The internet helps me to connect with community, social, or sporting groups
DD9 The internet helps me maintain good communication with friends, family, and others
DD10 Internet use has made my professional activities much easier