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Preparing Medical Students for Virtual Care: Perceptions of Adoption
Bree Holtz1, Sabrina Ford2, Naadiyahtu Iddrisu1
1College of Communication Arts and Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Summary
Medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Telemedicine Adoption
Background:
- Telemedicine is increasingly vital in healthcare.
- Understanding medical student acceptance is crucial for effective integration.
- This study examines factors influencing telemedicine adoption among medical students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate medical students' perceptions of telemedicine adoption.
- To apply the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework.
- To identify key determinants of behavioral intention to use telemedicine.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey of 98 medical students.
- Assessment of UTAUT constructs: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, social influence, and behavioral intention.
- Thematic analysis of open-ended responses to complement quantitative data.
Main Results:
- Performance expectancy was the primary driver of behavioral intention to use telemedicine (B = 0.771, p < 0.001).
- Effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions were not significant predictors.
- Qualitative data revealed perceived value in improved access to care but highlighted a need for structured training.
Conclusions:
- Integrating telemedicine training into medical curricula is recommended.
- Experiential learning and mentorship can enhance student readiness for technology-enabled care.
- Addressing training gaps is essential for widespread telemedicine acceptance.
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