Table 3.
Logistic Regression Models Examining the Association of Conceptual Model Constructs on Self-Reported Intent or Actual Use of the Real-Time Location System in the Emergency Departmenta
| Preimplementation survey | Reference category | Intention to use RTLS, OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| I like the idea of using RTLS | Strongly agree/agree | 6.35 (2.45-16.50) |
| I doubt my ability to use the data from RTLS | Strongly agree/agree | 5.15 (1.39-19.09) |
| Using RTLS improves patient care | Strongly agree/agree | 0.29 (0.11-0.78) |
| Using RTLS helps me do my job better | Strongly agree/agree | 0.09 (0.03-0.28) |
| Confident my employer will keep RTLS data in a secure manner | Strongly agree/agree | 0.25 (0.01-0.67) |
| Comfortable disclosing personal information online | Strongly agree/agree | 3.55 (1.23-10.28) |
| Midimplementation survey—strongly disagree/disagree/neutral | Reference category | Actual use, OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| I like the idea of using RTLS | Strongly agree/agree | 0.12 (0.04-0.39) |
| Using RTLS improves patient care | Strongly agree/agree | 0.18 (0.06-0.51) |
| RTLS makes me more efficient in my work | Strongly agree/agree | 0.11 (0.03-0.38) |
| Postimplementation survey—strongly disagree/disagree/neutral | Reference category | Actual use, OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| I like the idea of using RTLS | Strongly agree/agree | 0.01 (<0.01-0.04) |
a
OR = odds ratio; RTLS = real-time location system.