Development and Comparison of User Acceptance of Advanced Comprehensive Triage PDA Support System with a Traditional Terminal Alternative System

摘要

An advanced PDA support system for the triage was designed to evaluate users’ acceptance of this system compared with a traditional terminal system. Davis’ Technology Acceptance Model was used to evaluate users’ acceptance. All 72 ER nurses in a 2700-bed medical center were invited for the study. The results showed that the PDA system was easier to operate than the terminal one, but had worse interface. The subjects showed significantly greater willingness to accept the terminal system instead of the PDA system. The comparative acceptance of PDA, compared with that of the old system, might still be marginally too low if its interface couldn’t be improved or no other unique practical benefits could be verified.