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Table 1 Operational definitions of variables

From: Exploring critical factors influencing physicians’ acceptance of mobile electronic medical records based on the dual-factor model: a validation in Taiwan

Variable

Operation definition

Reference

Behavior Intention (BI)

The strength of a physician's intention to use MEMR.

Davis et al. 1989 [5]; Davis 1989 [52]

Perceived Usefulness (PU)

The extent to which a physician believes that using a MEMR would enhance their care performance.

Davis et al. 1989 [5]; Davis 1989 [52]

Perceived Ease of Use(PEOU)

The extent to which a physician believes that using MEMR would be free of effort.

Davis et al. 1989 [5] Davis 1989 [52]

Perceived Threat(PT)

The extent to which a physician believes that using the MEMR would decrease their control over the conditions, processes, procedures, or content of their care work.

Walter & Lopez 2008 [15]

Perceived Mobility(PM)

The extent to which a physician can access MEMR at any time and from anywhere.

Zhou 2012 [43]