Willingness of people with severe visual impairments to accept new transportation assistive technologies

Technology and Disability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(2), P. 131 - 146

Published: March 31, 2023

BACKGROUND: Technology-driven assistive devices provide numerous benefits to people with severe visual impairments, yet device take-up rates are often low. OBJECTIVE: The study sought determine the strengths of connections between transportation self-efficacy, technophobia, personal inertia, innovation resistance, and willingness adopt high-tech among visually impaired individuals. It also examined certain potential barriers acceptance; namely perceived safety complexity effects on a person’s self-image using device. METHODS: A model was developed tested via questionnaire survey 319 disabilities, each whom presented five examples hypothetical mobility devices. RESULTS: Technophobia exerted powerful negative impact resistance itself significantly determined in part by self-efficacy. Personal inertia use failed participants’ levels resistance. CONCLUSIONS: results have implications for promotional activities manufacturers disability support organisations that wish secure acceptance new

Language: Английский

Telehealth adoption and the psychological factors that contribute to the use of video consultations in healthcare: A systematic review (Preprint)

Published: Nov. 17, 2023

There are numerous benefits to delivering care via video consultations (VCs). Yet, the willingness of health professionals (HCPs) use as a modality is one greatest barriers its adoption. Decisions regarding whether may be based on assumptions and concerns that not necessarily borne evidence. To effectively address psychological VC, it essential gain better understanding specific factors (eg, attitudes, beliefs, emotions) influence HCPs’ VC use. This study’s aim was conduct systematic literature review in HCPs impair or promote Databases were searched February 2023 for peer-reviewed primary research papers VCs discussed affecting deliver services. A factor defined an intraindividual related to, reaction use—in this case, individual being HCP. Search terms included variations “telehealth,” “clinician,” attitude beliefs) combination. Peer-reviewed all methodological approaches if they Australian setting full text available English. Studies where main intervention another digital remote monitoring telephone) excluded. also excluded only reported extrinsic environmental economic). Information extracted author, year, medical specialty, component mentioned, explanation why use, exemplar quotes from paper correspond component. Each classified positive, negative, ambivalent, neutral perspective thematic analysis then generated themes. Theories behavior considered help frame interaction between From 4592 studies, data 90 papers. Cognitive emotional motivators inhibitors, such responses, self-efficacy, perceived impact clinician professional, interact HCP engagement VCs. These complex impacted upon another. cyclical relationship these intention engage actual found. findings used form attributes (PAVE) model. Evidence suggests fall within 4 key user categories amount cognitive practical effort needed Although further validate current findings, study provides opportunity more targeted interventions impeding effective

Language: Английский

GreenEye: Smart Consulting System for Domestic Farmers

Published: Dec. 9, 2022

Always it is challenging for typical domestic farmers to maintain a good homestead in today's world and with the ever-growing economic concerns. To save time, money, energy, they must keep up advancements of incorporating technology their farming practices ensure that crops are standard optimized maximum yield. Domestic may grow gain, pleasure, stress relief, decorative purposes, Etc. However, regardless purpose, everyone be aware practices. No matter intention, challenges, outcomes, engaged plant growth same. In highly advanced technological world, lot using modern growing Experimenting intelligent mechanisms intend use technologies provide advice useful all gardeners who prefer home gardening. Additionally, most crucial aspects care recognizing ideal plants each season, identifying factors, diseases, soil moisture levels, predicting harvest based on current environmental conditions. Green Eye mobile application aims comprehensive solution technologized image processing common

Language: Английский