Identifying and Assessing Modal Salient Beliefs underlying the Intention to Adopt 5G Telesurgery : A Triangulated Mixed-Methods Study
Pham, Diep (2023)
2023
Julkaisu on tekijänoikeussäännösten alainen. Teosta voi lukea ja tulostaa henkilökohtaista käyttöä varten. Käyttö kaupallisiin tarkoituksiin on kielletty.
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe20230911122372
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe20230911122372
Tiivistelmä
The emergence of 5G surgery has presented a significant opportunity for the healthcare industry to enhance the accessibility and quality of surgical care worldwide. The real-time visualisations, communications, and collaborations during surgery made possible by the high-speed and low-latency 5G network connection provide surgeons with accurate information, enabling them to make informed decisions in a timely manner. Furthermore, the use of robotic systems allows for smaller and more precise incisions, resulting in less tissue damage and recovery time.
However, the successful integration of any novel technology into clinical practice is contingent upon the willingness of users and stakeholders to adopt it. Thus, the research aimed to gain insight into people's attitudes and beliefs towards 5G surgery, and their influences on the intention to utilise this service. A mixed-methods approach incorporating qualitative and quantitative analysis was employed to provide a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the subject, enabling the proposal of optimal interventions facilitating desirable attitudes and behaviour transformations.
While acknowledging the multiple benefits of 5G surgery, participants still presented a moderately high reluctance to utilise this innovative invention due to their apprehension and distrust towards the technology, especially regarding the potential risks, such as malfunctions and technological issues during surgery. This might stem from their lack of information and knowledge about 5G surgery, and its radical departure from traditional surgical methods, which challenges deeply ingrained perceptions of how surgery should be performed.
Healthcare professionals are essential in driving the dissemination and adoption of 5G surgery, not only as educators and advocates but also as users who can provide valuable feedback. They can help to build trust and confidence in 5G surgery by addressing any concerns or misconceptions that patients or other stakeholders may have and promoting its tremendous benefits. Additionally, they can offer insights into the strengths and limitations of 5G surgery, identify areas for improvement, and suggest ways to optimise its performance, driving the evolution of 5G surgery towards greater efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.
However, the successful integration of any novel technology into clinical practice is contingent upon the willingness of users and stakeholders to adopt it. Thus, the research aimed to gain insight into people's attitudes and beliefs towards 5G surgery, and their influences on the intention to utilise this service. A mixed-methods approach incorporating qualitative and quantitative analysis was employed to provide a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the subject, enabling the proposal of optimal interventions facilitating desirable attitudes and behaviour transformations.
While acknowledging the multiple benefits of 5G surgery, participants still presented a moderately high reluctance to utilise this innovative invention due to their apprehension and distrust towards the technology, especially regarding the potential risks, such as malfunctions and technological issues during surgery. This might stem from their lack of information and knowledge about 5G surgery, and its radical departure from traditional surgical methods, which challenges deeply ingrained perceptions of how surgery should be performed.
Healthcare professionals are essential in driving the dissemination and adoption of 5G surgery, not only as educators and advocates but also as users who can provide valuable feedback. They can help to build trust and confidence in 5G surgery by addressing any concerns or misconceptions that patients or other stakeholders may have and promoting its tremendous benefits. Additionally, they can offer insights into the strengths and limitations of 5G surgery, identify areas for improvement, and suggest ways to optimise its performance, driving the evolution of 5G surgery towards greater efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.