Table 5.
Users’ Views on How Use of the System Would Impact Their Work Patterns.
| Question Anchors (1=Strongly Agree, 5=Strongly Disagree) | Mean (Std Dev) | |
|---|---|---|
| PDA | Tablet | |
| Using the PDA/Tablet is time- consuming | 1.89 (0.93) | 2.39 (0.93) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet will increase my workload | 2.11 (1.36) | 2.33 (0.87) |
| By using the PDA/Tablet I will order more tests than I would have otherwise | 3.78 (0.97) | 3.44 (0.88) |
| * Using the PDA/Tablet will make a lasting difference on my style of practice | 3.50 (0.93) | 2.88 (0.78) |
| * Using the PDA/Tablet will shape my approach to managing patients | 3.38 (0.52) | 2.67 (0.71) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet will increase my knowledge of patient management | 2.89 (0.93) | 2.89 (0.78) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet will increase my confidence in my management of patients | 2.89 (0.93) | 2.75 (1.16) |
| The PDA/Tablet will be helpful in patient care | 2.78 (0.66) | 2.44 (0.73) |
| Patients will receive better care if I use the PDA/Tablet | 3.56 (1.24) | 2.83 (1.12) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet in my job will enable me to determine a patient’s retinal stage more quickly | 3.44 (0.73) | 3.00 (0.92) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet would improve my job performance | 3.33 (1.32) | 3.39 (0.49) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet in my job would increase my productivity | 4.22 (0.83) | 3.78 (0.83) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet would enhance my effectiveness on the job | 3.33 (1.12) | 3.11 (0.93) |
| Using the PDA/Tablet would make it easier to do my job | 4.00 (0.87) | 3.44 (0.53) |
| I would find the PDA/Tablet useful in my job | 3.11 (1.05) | 2.78 (0.83) |
*
statistically significant difference at p<0.05