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KMID : 0858820140310040025
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2014 Volume.31 No. 4 p.25 ~ p.36
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Factors Influencing Use of Smartphone Applications for Healthcare Self-Management: An Extended Technology Acceptance Model
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Jo Heui-Sug
Jung Su-Mi
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Abstract
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Objectives: The self-management of chronic diseases is currently receiving much attention. This study applied an extended technology acceptance model (ETAM) to analyze the factors influencing acceptance of a healthcare smartphone application.
Methods: Three hundred people living in Seoul and Gyeonggi who used smartphones were quota sampled. A telephone survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire based on ETAM. A path analysis was carried out using the AMOS 17.0 program, and the model was verified.
Results: The analysis revealed significant factors of perceived usefulness (.374, p < .001), enjoyment (.210, p < .001), subjective norms (.168, p < .001), perceived costs (.146, p < .001), and innovativeness (.138, p < .001). Cost directly influenced intention to use health applications; self-efficacy and perceived ease of use indirectly affected intention through innovation and perceived usefulness.
Conclusions: This study helped to identify the main factors that influence usage intention of smartphone applications. These findings could contribute to promoting the self-management of chronic disease through future health applications using smartphones.
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KEYWORD
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Mobile Applications, Chronic Diseases, Information Seeking Behavior, Intention, Health Service, Technology Acceptance Model
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