Health Care Professionals' Perspectives on Technology Use in Urinary Care: Cross-Sectional Survey-Based Study.

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health

Background:

• Urinary issues present a significant challenge to healthcare systems.
• Innovative solutions are needed to improve patient care and reduce provider workload.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore healthcare professionals' views on urinary issues.
• To assess their readiness for adopting wearable and remote technologies for managing these conditions.
• To identify factors influencing technology integration using the Health Belief Model and Technology Acceptance Model.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 256 healthcare professionals.
• Data were collected using closed- and open-ended questions.
• Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression.

Main Results:

• Strong correlations found between belief agreement and health literacy, perceived burden, device attributes, and support services.
• Perceived burden, device attributes, and ease of technology integration positively associated with adoption.
• The survey demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach α=.85).

Conclusions:

• Healthcare professionals' technology acceptance for urinary issues depends on perceived burden, device attributes, and workflow integration.
• Addressing adoption barriers, providing training, and user-centered design are key for successful integration.
• Future research should include longitudinal studies and patient perspectives.