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SELF-EFFICACY AND PERSONAL INNOVATIVENESS INFLUENCE ON NURSES BELIEFS ABOUT EHRS USAGE IN SAUDI ARABIA: CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Journal: International Journal of Management (IJM) (Vol.12, No. 3)

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Page : 1049-1058

Keywords : Electronic health record; UTAUT; individual differences; nurses; Saudi Arabia.;

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Abstract

This study investigates two external variables self-efficacy and personal innovativeness of nurses' beliefs about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Usage at Saudi hospitals. A conceptual framework developed comprising related theories in an attempted extension of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) further expands the acceptance and use of technology literature. Methods: The current study went through three phases to develop the conceptual framework. The first stage was searching for various theories and variables to determine the most relevant to explain the antecedents' influence on nurses' beliefs about EHRs Usage at Saudi hospitals. Phase two was creating a literature review matrix by reviewing the related papers to the topic. Finally, Phase three was developing the conceptual framework based on the literature review matrix able to explain antecedents Influence on Nurses Beliefs about EHRs Usage. Results: The framework relied on current health information system theories and introduced a conceptual framework for investigating antecedents Influence on EHRs Usage. Conclusions: This conceptual framework enhances our understanding of HIS in general and EHRs In particular. It's also highlighted on the influence and importance of individual characteristics differences on acceptance of innovation and its usage.

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