title: Assessing the motivation of MDs to use computer-based support at the point-of-care in the Emergency Department.
abstract: A significant body of research investigates the acceptance of computer-based support (including devices and applications ranging from e-mail to specialized clinical systems, like PACS) among clinicians. Much of this research has focused on measuring the usability of systems using characteristics related to the clarity of interactions and ease of use. We propose that an important attribute of any clinical computer-based support tool is the intrinsic motivation of the end-user (i.e. a clinician) to use the system in practice. In this paper we present the results of a study that investigated factors motivating medical doctors (MDs) to use computer-based support. Our results demonstrate that MDs value computer-based support, find it useful and easy to use, however, uptake is hindered by perceived incompetence, and pressure and tension associated with using technology.
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Dympna M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: O'Sullivan
authors.forename: Julie S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Doyle
authors.forename: Wojtek J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Michalowski
authors.forename: Szymon A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Wilk
authors.forename: Ken J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Farion
authors.forename: Craig E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Kuziemsky
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014218:Triage