Attitudes and skills of Hong Kong Chinese medicine practitioners towards computerization in practice: a cluster analysis

Med Inform Internet Med. 2005 Mar;30(1):55-68. doi: 10.1080/14639230400026939.

Abstract

The objective was to determine whether definable subtypes exist within a cohort of Hong Kong Chinese medicine practitioners (CMPs) as related to computer use in their clinical practices based on their skills, attitudes, and background factors. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The sample of 954 CMPs was recruited in Hong Kong. The study employs personal and demographic variables, attitudes, and a skills scale. A cluster analysis yielded three clusters. Each cluster represents a different profile of Hong Kong CMPs on computer use in their clinical practices. A clear profile of Hong Kong CMPs may benefit healthcare professionals in appropriate education or assistance to prompt the use of computers by CMPs, an officially recognized profession.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude to Computers*
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Hong Kong
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  • Middle Aged
  • Physicians / psychology*
  • Professional Competence*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires