Research Article
An Empirical Study on the Use Behavior for the Integration of Mobile Devices and Teleradiology Systems in Taiwan
Wei-Min HuangThe purpose of this study is to determine whether the integration of mobile devices and teleradiology systems can be effectively applied to clinical consultations to substantially improve healthcare quality and patient safety. This study combined the Task/Technology Fit (TTF) model and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as the research framework. Questionnaires were used to survey medical staff that had actual experience implementing a teleradiology system at a medical center in Taiwan. The results show that, although TAM has no significant effect on ease of use, significant effects on other variables exist. The research concludes that mobile devices applied to teleradiology systems can effectively improve clinical consultation mechanisms, as well as provide timely image information for diagnosis, with which medical staff can perform immediate medical treatments to improve healthcare quality and conform to the philosophy of patient-centered safety for hospital assessments