Digital Adoption in Paramedicine: A Scoping Review Protocol.

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• A paradox exists between the benefits of digital health systems and clinician acceptance issues.
• Technology implementation is a socio-technical challenge, not just technical.
• Paramedic personality traits may influence technology acceptance, requiring further research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore factors influencing digital technology acceptance by paramedics and EMTs.
• To identify effective theories for understanding technology implementation in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Main Methods:

• Scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines.
• Comprehensive electronic searches across multiple databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, etc.).
• Inclusion of global English language literature on digital acceptance in EMS post-2004.

Main Results:

• Data extraction, analysis, and presentation will follow PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
• Meta-data on behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors will be collected.
• Evaluation of dominant digital acceptance theories' applicability to paramedics and EMTs.

Conclusions:

• This review will determine the effectiveness of existing digital acceptance theories for EMS professionals.
• Findings will inform better technology implementation strategies for paramedics and EMTs.
• Understanding these factors is crucial for successful digital system integration in emergency medical services.