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Public attitudes towards the use of novel technologies in their future healthcare: a UK survey.
Sauchelli, Sarah; Pickles, Tim; Voinescu, Alexandra; Choi, Heungjae; Sherlock, Ben; Zhang, Jingjing; Colyer, Steffi; Grant, Sabrina; Sundari, Sethu; Lasseter, Gemma.
  • Sauchelli S; National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK. sarah.sauchellitoran@bristol.ac.uk.
  • Pickles T; Centre for Trials Research, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
  • Voinescu A; Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK.
  • Choi H; School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
  • Sherlock B; College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Zhang J; Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester, UK.
  • Colyer S; Department of Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK.
  • Grant S; Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
  • Sundari S; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Worcester, Worcester, UK.
  • Lasseter G; NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Behavioural Science and Evaluation, University of Bristol in Collaboration with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Bristol Medical School, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
BMC Med Inform Decis Mak ; 23(1): 38, 2023 02 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2279949
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Innovation in healthcare technologies can result in more convenient and effective treatment that is less costly, but a persistent challenge to widespread adoption in health and social care is end user acceptability. The purpose of this study was to capture UK public opinions and attitudes to novel healthcare technologies (NHTs), and to better understand the factors that contribute to acceptance and future use.

METHODS:

An online survey was distributed to the UK public between April and May 2020. Respondents received brief information about four novel healthcare technologies (NHTs) in development a laser-based tool for early diagnosis of osteoarthritis, a virtual reality tool to support diabetes self-management, a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor using microwave signals, a mobile app for patient reported monitoring of rheumatoid arthritis. They were queried on their general familiarity and attitudes to technology, and their willingness to accept each NHT in their future care. Responses were analysed using summary statistics and content analysis.

RESULTS:

Knowledge about NHTs was diverse, with respondents being more aware about the health applications of mobile apps (66%), followed by laser-based technology (63.8%), microwave signalling (28%), and virtual reality (18.3%). Increasing age and the presence of a self-reported medical condition favoured acceptability for some NHTs, whereas self-reported understanding of how the NHT works resulted in elevated acceptance scores across all NHTs presented. Common contributors to hesitancy were safety and risks from use. Respondents wanted more information and evidence to help inform their decisions, ideally provided verbally by a general practitioner or health professional. Other concerns, such as privacy, were NHT-specific but equally important in decision-making.

CONCLUSIONS:

Early insight into the knowledge and preconceptions of the public about NHTs in development can assist their design and prospectively mitigate obstacles to acceptance and adoption.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Delivery of Health Care / Mobile Applications Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: BMC Med Inform Decis Mak Journal subject: Medical Informatics Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12911-023-02118-2

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Delivery of Health Care / Mobile Applications Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: BMC Med Inform Decis Mak Journal subject: Medical Informatics Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12911-023-02118-2