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. 2021 Aug 17;4:125. doi: 10.1038/s41746-021-00487-4

Table 6.

Characteristics of included ICT studies (n = 3).

Reference ICT Condition Participants type Participants # Study design Outcome measure Finding
Shiferaw et al.97 ICT competency Healthcare professionals 167 Cross-sectional Knowledge— competency Low basic digital competency level of healthcare providers
Kalayou et al.98 eHealth behavior Healthcare professionals 384 Cross-sectional Attitude— behavioral intention Attitude toward eHealth showed the strongest effect on the intention to use eHealth systems
Whitney et al.99 Live-stream videos conference using 3G network for ultrasound interpretation Ultrasound scans from trauma, intussusception, hip effusion Pediatric emergency patients 130 Cross-sectional Effectiveness The ICT system is accurate (92%, 81%, and 88%) and feasible for consultation of ultrasoundscans from a remote location

3G third-generation cellular data technology, ICT information and communication technology.