Systematic review of factors influencing the adoption of information and communication technologies by healthcare professionals.
This systematic review of mixed methods studies focuses on factors that can facilitate or limit the implementation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in clinical settings. Systematic searches of relevant bibliographic databases identified studies about interventions promoting ICT adoption by healthcare professionals. Content analysis was performed by two reviewers using a specific grid. One hundred and one (101) studies were included in the review. Perception of the benefits of the innovation (system usefulness) was the most common facilitating factor, followed by ease of use. Issues regarding design, technical concerns, familiarity with ICT, and time were the most frequent limiting factors identified. Our results suggest strategies that could effectively promote the successful adoption of ICT in healthcare professional practices.
Gagnon
Marie-Pierre
MP
Quebec University Hospital Research Centre, Québec City, Canada. marie-pierre.gagnon@fsi.ulaval.ca
Desmartis
Marie
M
Labrecque
Michel
M
Car
Josip
J
Pagliari
Claudia
C
Pluye
Pierre
P
Frémont
Pierre
P
Gagnon
Johanne
J
Tremblay
Nadine
N
Légaré
France
F
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D004777:Environment; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D013997:Time Factors