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A Study on Technology Acceptance of Digital Healthcare among Older Korean Adults Using Extended Tam (Extended Technology Acceptance Model)

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  • Khin Shoon Lei Thant Zin

    (Department of Global Business, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea
    These co-first authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Seieun Kim

    (Department of Global Business, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea
    These co-first authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Hak-Seon Kim

    (School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea
    Wellness & Tourism Big Data Research Institute, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea)

  • Israel Fisseha Feyissa

    (School of Global Studies, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea
    Global Migration Research Center, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

The use of digital health and wrist-worn wearable technologies have been increasingly utilized, especially during COVID-19 surge, to help monitor patients and vulnerable groups such as elderly people. As one of the countries with highest aging population, South Korean older adults are expected to be familiarized with these healthcare technologies. However, there have been a few studies on the investigation of Korean older adults’ attitude towards the acceptance of wearable technologies, such as a smart health watch after the COVID-19 curve flattened in South Korea. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the acceptability of digital health wearable technology in healthcare by the Korean older adults and their attitude towards the use of smart health watches by using an extended Technology Acceptance Model while considering the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. We performed a cross-sectional survey of Korean adults aged 56 years and older who are living in Busan, and a total of 170 respondents were received. Results reveal that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and facilitating conditions have a significant impact on older Korean’s attitudes towards the use of a smart health watch, while the relationship between social influence and attitude towards its use was found to not be statistically significant. The attitude towards the use of smart health watches had an effect on their intention to use the smartwatch. By using the findings from the study, the digital wearables providers, manufacturers, and promotors can enhance their strategy to elevate the use of digital healthcare wearables among Korean elderly people while ensuring these products are of good quality and affordable, as well as ensuring necessary assistance is provided to the elderly people when utilizing and adopting these wearables in their everyday lives. Moreover, the results of this study can be utilized to accommodate the needs of Korean elderly people regarding their use of smart health watches and help promote the benefits of healthcare wearable technologies after the pandemic subsides.

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  • Khin Shoon Lei Thant Zin & Seieun Kim & Hak-Seon Kim & Israel Fisseha Feyissa, 2023. "A Study on Technology Acceptance of Digital Healthcare among Older Korean Adults Using Extended Tam (Extended Technology Acceptance Model)," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-18, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jadmsc:v:13:y:2023:i:2:p:42-:d:1057694
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    1. Tagreed Sadeek Al-Sulimani & Waad Bouaguel, 2024. "Understanding Factors Influencing Diabetic Patients’ Intention to Use Digital Health Services in Saudi Arabia Using the Technology Acceptance Model," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(7), pages 1-14, July.
    2. Majed M. Alruwaili & Mostafa Shaban & Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, 2023. "Digital Health Interventions for Promoting Healthy Aging: A Systematic Review of Adoption Patterns, Efficacy, and User Experience," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(23), pages 1-17, December.

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