Systematic Review of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Information and Communication Technologies by Healthcare Professionals

Overview

Journal J Med Syst

Specialty Medical Informatics

Date 2010 Aug 13

PMID 20703721

Citations 202

Authors

Marie-Pierre Gagnon

Marie Desmartis

Michel Labrecque

Josip Car

Claudia Pagliari

Pierre Pluye

Pierre Fremont

Johanne Gagnon

Nadine Tremblay

France Legare

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Abstract

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.

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