Telecare Services for Elderly: Predictive Factors of Continued Use Intention

Received: February 26, 2016 Revised: March 10, 2016 Accepted: June 07, 2016 Abstract: Background: Several countries have recently attempted to implement telecare information technology to provide health care to older adults. This study applied self-determination theory (autonomy, relatedness, and competence) and the theory of planned behavior (subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and attitudes toward using tools) to investigate a theoretical model for explaining the predictive factors influencing the intention of elderly patients to continue using telecare services.