Jun Liu1,2, Xin Zheng2, Xuelin Zhang3, Zehui Feng4, Ming Song2, Violeta Lopez3. 1. Postgraduate Training Base of Hubei University of Medicine, Jinzhou Medical University, Shiyan, Hubei, PRC. 2. Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, Hongshan District, Wuhan City, Hubei, PRC. 3. Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, PRC. 4. Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, PRC.
Abstract
Introduction: Based on the current medical environment in China, this study developed a WeChat-based health education program for parents of children undergoing day surgery herniorrhaphy and evaluated the users' satisfaction of its usage by adapting the technology acceptance model. Methodology: A descriptive quantitative online design with a researcher-developed Satisfaction Questionnaire was used to survey 198 users in the university-affiliated hospital in China. Results: The users were generally satisfied with the program. The users living in urban areas obtained higher satisfaction (β coefficient = 1.763, p = .006). The users who were satisfied showed high intention to recommend WeChat to other parents. Discussion: In general, WeChat users found the educational program useful, and similar educational intervention can be expanded to other areas in China.
Introduction: Based on the current medical environment in China, this study developed a WeChat-based health education program for parents of children undergoing day surgery herniorrhaphy and evaluated the users' satisfaction of its usage by adapting the technology acceptance model. Methodology: A descriptive quantitative online design with a researcher-developed Satisfaction Questionnaire was used to survey 198 users in the university-affiliated hospital in China. Results: The users were generally satisfied with the program. The users living in urban areas obtained higher satisfaction (β coefficient = 1.763, p = .006). The users who were satisfied showed high intention to recommend WeChat to other parents. Discussion: In general, WeChat users found the educational program useful, and similar educational intervention can be expanded to other areas in China.
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China; WeChat; day surgery; hernia; herniorrhaphy; pediatric; satisfaction