A Study of Causal Factors and Guidelines for Promoting Telemedicine Services in Thailand

ผู้แต่ง

  • Ampon Promyok College of Innovation and Management, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University.
  • Tanapol Kortana College of Innovation and Management, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University.
  • Chompoo Saisema 3College of Innovation and Management, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University.

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Telemedicine, Technology Acceptance, Planned Behavior

บทคัดย่อ

This study examines the determinants and causal mechanisms underlying telemedicine adoption in Thailand using an integrated Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior framework. The model includes perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention. Data were collected from 440 adults through online and on-site surveys. Confirmatory factor analysis supported reliability and validity, and structural equation modeling indicated acceptable fit, with χ²/df = 3.387, GFI = .904, NFI = .937, TLI = .929, CFI = .954, and RMSEA = .075. All hypothesized relationships were significant. Perceived ease of use enhanced perceived usefulness and attitude, while perceived usefulness influenced both attitude and intention. Attitude emerged as the strongest predictor of intention, with subjective norms and perceived behavioral control also contributing significantly. The model explained 57.2 percent of the variance in behavioral intention. Findings indicate that usability influences intention indirectly through value perceptions and attitude, while social influence and capability provide additional support. These results inform a five-dimensional guideline for promoting telemedicine adoption.

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2026-04-29

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Promyok, A., Kortana, T., & Saisema, C. . (2026). A Study of Causal Factors and Guidelines for Promoting Telemedicine Services in Thailand . วารสารวิทยาลัยนครราชสีมา สาขามนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์, 20(1), 495–510. สืบค้น จาก https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hsjournalnmc/article/view/293234

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