Context

Context: Telemedicine Technology

Note: This list contains all the constructs (and corresponding measuring variables) as defined by the authors when proposing/using/applying the theories/models in the selected context. It also includes the scales used to measure the variables.

• Construct (Theory/Model): Behavioral Intention (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  I intend to use telemedicine technology for patient care as often as needed.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  Whenever possible, I intend not to use telemedicine technology for patient care.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  To the extent possible, I would use telemedicine technology in my patient care frequently.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)

• Construct (Theory/Model): Intention to Use (Use) (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  I intend to use telemedicine technology in my patient care and management when it becomes available in my department or hospital.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  I intend to use telemedicine technology to provide health-care services to patients as often as needed.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  I intend not to use telemedicine technology in my patient care and management routinely.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  Whenever possible, I intend not to use telemedicine technology in my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  To the extent possible, I would use telemedicine to do different things, clinical or nonclinical.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  To the extent possible, I would use telemedicine in my patient care and management frequently.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)

• Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Ease of Use (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  Learning to operate telemedicine technology would not be easy for me.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  I would find it easy to get telemedicine technology to do what I need it to do in my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  It is not easy for me to become skillful in using telemedicine technology.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  I find telemedicine technology easy to use.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  My interaction with telemedicine technology would be clear and understandable.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  I find telemedicine technology inflexible to interact with.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  I would find telemedicine technology easy to use.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)

• Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Usefulness (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  Using telemedicine technology cannot improve my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  Using telemedicine technology cannot enhance my effectiveness in patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  Using telemedicine technology can make my patient care and management easier.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  I would find telemedicine technology not useful for my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  Using telemedicine can enable me to complete patient care more quickly.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  Using telemedicine can increase my productivity in patient care.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  Using telemedicine cannot enhance my service effectiveness.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)

• Construct (Theory/Model): Attitude (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  Using telemedicine technology in patient care and management is a good idea.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  Using telemedicine technology in patient care and management is unpleasant.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)
  Using telemedicine technology is beneficial to my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002) (Hu, Chau, Liu Sheng, & Tam, 1999)

• Construct (Theory/Model): Compatibility (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  Using telemedicine technology fits with the way I work.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  Using telemedicine technology does not fit with my practice preferences.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  Using telemedicine technology fits with my service needs.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)

• Construct (Theory/Model): Peer Influence (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  People who influence my clinical behavior think that I should use telemedicine technology.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  People who are important to my health-care services think that I should not use telemedicine technology.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  People who are important in assessing my patient care and management think that I should not use telemedicine technology.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)

• Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Technology Control (TAM)

  Indicator	Scale	Reference(s)
  I would have the ability to use telemedicine technology in my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  Using telemedicine technology would be entirely within my control.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  I would not have the knowledge to make use of telemedicine technology in my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)
  I would have the resources (including training) to make use of telemedicine technology in my patient care and management.	Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agree	(Chau & Hu, 2002)