Table 2.
Results of the technology acceptance survey by items.
| Constructs and items | Definitiona and item wording | Paramedics (n=74) | Nurses (n=128) | |||||||||
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Values, meanb (SD) | Score ≥4, n (%) | Values, mean (SD) | Score ≥4, n (%) | |||||||
| PUc | The degree to which an individual perceives that using the system leads to enhanced personal performance [15,18] | 4.69 (0.44) | 66 (89.1) | 4.79 (0.37) | 122 (95.3) | |||||||
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PU1 | Using PedAMINESd helps me to prepare emergency drugs more quickly. | 4.69 (0.62) | 68 (91.9) | 4.88 (0.32) | 128 (100) | ||||||
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PU2 | Using PedAMINES helps me to prepare emergency drugs better. | 4.73 (0.58) | 71 (95.9) | 4.74 (0.52) | 123 (96.1) | ||||||
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PU3 | Using PedAMINES makes it easier for me to prepare emergency drugs. | 4.69 (0.52) | 72 (97.3) | 4.81 (0.51) | 126 (98.4) | ||||||
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PU4 | Using PedAMINES enhances my effectiveness in drug preparation. | 4.66 (0.50) | 73 (99) | 4.74 (0.61) | 121 (94.5) | ||||||
| PEOUe | The degree to which an individual perceives that using the system will be free from physical or mental efforts [15,18,56] | 4.61 (0.35) | 72 (97.3) | 4.76 (0.28) | 126 (98.4) | |||||||
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PEOU1 | It is easy to get PedAMINES to do what l want it to do. | 4.41 (0.94) | 63 (85.1) | 4.78 (0.47) | 125 (97.7) | ||||||
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PEOU2 | Overall, I find PedAMINES is easy to use. | 4.74 (0.47) | 73 (98.6) | 4.86 (0.35) | 128 (100) | ||||||
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PEOU3 | It is easy for me to become skillful in using PedAMINES. | 4.89 (0.31) | 74 (100) | 4.88 (0.33) | 128 (100) | ||||||
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PEOU4 | I often become confused with PedAMINES’ features when I used it. | 4.41 (0.55) | 72 (97.3) | 4.53 (0.59) | 124 (96.9) | ||||||
| TTFf,g | The degree to which an individual perceives that using the system fits the requirements of a particular task [17,44,48] | 4.49 (0.54) | 63 (85.1) | 4.64 (0.43) | 121 (95.3) | |||||||
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TTF1 | PedAMINES has the functionalities l need to accomplish my tasks. | 4.55 (0.62) | 71 (95.9) | 4.69 (0.52) | 126 (98.4) | ||||||
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TTF2 | PedAMINES’ functionalities give me exactly what I need for my work. | 4.47 (0.67) | 67 (91) | 4.61 (0.54) | 125 (97.7) | ||||||
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TTF3 | PedAMINES is very well suited to my work. | 4.70 (0.54) | 71 (95.9) | 4.77 (0.44) | 127 (99.2) | ||||||
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TTF4 | Using PedAMINES is compatible with most aspects of my work. | 4.22 (0.90) | 65 (87.8) | 4.50 (0.68) | 116 (91.3) | ||||||
| PEh | The degree to which an individual perceives that using the system will help the user attain gains in job performance [20,44] | 4.55 (0.59) | 61 (82.4) | 4.58 (0.57) | 115 (89.8) | |||||||
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PE1 | Using PedAMINES, I get better chances to improve my professional position. | 4.28 (0.96) | 59 (79.7) | 4.21 (1.0) | 101 (78.9) | ||||||
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PE2 | Using PedAMINES will help me improve or continue to help to improve emergency drugs preparation. | 4.61 (0.74) | 67 (90.5) | 4.77 (0.55) | 125 (97.7) | ||||||
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PE3 | Using PedAMINES will increase the quality of my drug preparation. | 4.74 (0.57) | 71 (95.9) | 4.77 (0.52) | 124 (96.9) | ||||||
| IIi,j | The extent to which an individual perceives that using the system enhances one’s image or status in ones’ social system [20,50] | 3.46 (0.96) | 30 (40.5) | 3.24 (0.98) | 41 (32.5)k | |||||||
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II1 | People in my practice setting who use PedAMINES will have more prestige than those who do not. | 3.84 (1.06) | 47 (63.5) | 3.53 (1.13) | 71 (55.9)l | ||||||
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II2 | Using PedAMINES will be a status symbol in my practice setting. | 3.08 (1.16) | 22 (29.7) | 2.94 (1.09) | 36 (28.6)k | ||||||
| PIm,n | The extent to which an individual has an innate propensity (willingness) toward trying any new technology [50,57] | 4.14 (0.58) | 48 (64.9) | 3.97 (0.77) | 73 (57.5)l | |||||||
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PI1 | If I heard about a new technology, I would look for ways to experiment with it. | 4.55 (0.58) | 71 (95.9) | 4.39 (0.73) | 116 (91.3)l | ||||||
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PI2 | Among my peers, I am usually the first to try out new technologies. | 3.59 (0.95) | 42 (56.8) | 3.42 (1.03) | 62 (48.8)l | ||||||
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PI3 | I like to experiment with new technologies. | 4.28 (0.67) | 65 (87.8) | 4.09 (0.85) | 102 (80.3)l | ||||||
| Ao,p | The extent to which individuals accept to use a new technology [56] | 4.32 (0.61) | 56 (75.7) | 4.30 (0.63) | 100 (79.4)k | |||||||
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A1 | In my opinion, it would be desirable to use PedAMINES in addition to conventional preparation methods for emergency drugs. | 4.53 (0.74) | 69 (93.2) | 4.40 (0.90) | 111 (88.1)k | ||||||
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A2 | It would be good to use PedAMINES more than the conventional methods for the preparation of emergency drugs. | 4.39 (0.70) | 67 (90.5) | 4.45 (0.78) | 114 (89.8)l | ||||||
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A3 | I think it would be highly desirable to use only PedAMINES instead of conventional methods for the preparation of emergency drugs. | 4.04 (1.07) | 54 (73) | 4.06 (1.14) | 94 (74)l | ||||||
| BIq,r | Individuals’ subjective intention toward using a technology over a longer period [21] | 4.81 (0.34) | 72 (97.3) | 4.82 (0.39) | 125 (98.4)l | |||||||
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BI1 | Assuming I had access to PedAMINES, I intend to use it. | 4.68 (0.60) | 69 (93.2) | 4.81 (0.41) | 126 (99.2)l | ||||||
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BI2 | I predict I would use PedAMINES in the next 6 months. | 4.91 (0.29) | 74 (100) | 4.85 (0.42) | 126 (99.2)l | ||||||
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BI3 | I expect my use of PedAMINES to continue in the future. | 4.84 (0.37) | 74 (100) | 4.80 (0.44) | 125 (98.4)l | ||||||
aPresented with the source references from which the items were derived and adapted for the context of this study.
bEach item was measured on a 5-point Likert-type scale (1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree); the higher the score, the more agreement with the statement.
cPU: perceived usefulness.
dPedAMINES: Pediatric Accurate Medication in Emergency Situations.
ePEOU: perceived ease of use.
fTTF: task–technology fit.
gMissing data from nurses, n=1.
hPE: performance expectancy.
iII: image.
jMissing data under nurses, n=2.
kN=126.
lN=127.
mPI: personal innovativeness.
nMissing data under nurses, n=1.
oA: acceptance.
pMissing data under nurses, n=2.
qBI: behavioral intention to use.
rMissing data under nurses, n=1.