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. 2018 Jun 26;13:87. doi: 10.1186/s13012-018-0780-3

Table 2.

Domains of implementation of information communication technology in health care settings

Domain Definition and origin Examples of factors/determinants
Characteristics of individuals Individual-level knowledge, beliefs, self-efficacy, and cognitive process that influence understanding, trust, and adoption of technology
NPT (emphasis on social processes and cognition), FITT, CFIR, DOI, and RE-AIM
Knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and norms
Self-efficacy
eHealth literacy/training
Personal traits (motivation, values)
Participation/engagement
Task/work coherence
Adherence
Organizational environment Characteristics of the organization such as organizational-level culture and availability of resources that influence ICT adoption.
DOI, CFIR, FITT, NPT
Technical support
Organizational size
Organizational culture and climate
Readiness for change
Routinization of use
Organization of tasks and activities and complexity of task
External environment Macro-level features surrounding organizations and networks including political, economic, and social contexts.
DOI, CFIR
Regulations and policies around ICT use
Funding
Organizational interdependence
Location (urban vs. rural setting)
Patient and population health needs
Characteristics of technology Attributes of the technology which will (or will not) fit with the needs of users and the attributes of the organization and environment.
FITT, DOI, RE-AIM, CFIR, NPT (characteristics of intervention more broadly)
Usability (effectiveness, efficiency, learnability, satisfaction)
Functionality (including adaptability of features)
Cost
Integration
Available technical infrastructure
Availability

NPT Normalization Process Theory; FITT Fit between Individual, Task and Technology; CFIR Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research; DOI Diffusion of Innovation; RE-AIM Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance