Table 2.

Readiness assessment for medical app use

Categories for readiness assessment for medical app use
	Mean	SD
A) Core readiness
I have a feeling of dissatisfaction with the current available ways of delivering care, e.g. status quo.	2.81	1.12
I have firsthand experience of the negative effects of isolation from healthcare services (professional and educational).	3.61	1.12
I have a driving need to address a public or patient healthcare problem (as opposed to a practitioner specific one) that could be met by medical apps.	3.24	1.06
Total	3.22	0.72
B) Engagement readiness
I am an innovator and/or champion for medical app use.	3.73	1.03
I have a sense of curiosity about the influences of medical app use on improving the delivery of health care (potential benefits).	3.80	0.94
I have respect for others in the medical team using medical apps.	3.28	1.06
I have the need to interact with other practitioners.	3.93	0.69
I have examples and evidence of medical app use in similar contexts.	2.87	1.11
I communicate with other practitioners and the public concerning the benefits of medical app use.	2.89	1.16
I am willing to make the initial extra investment in time.	3.20	1.15
Total	3.39	0.77
C) Structural readiness
I believe medical app use can address scheduling concerns and apprehensions about overextended workloads.	2.79	1.01
I have 24-h access to medical apps.	3.32	1.27
I have reimbursement plans for medical app in place.	2.02	1.08
I have dealt with apprehensions about the reliability of medical apps and have good technical support and backup plans.	3.49	1.19
I have access to an established reliable and available clinical consultation network (human) when using medical apps.	3.30	0.98
I am provided with reliable clinical content and continuing medical education for medical app use.	2.79	1.11
I attend to issues regarding liability and licensing when using medical apps.	2.85	1.18
Total	2.94	0.67