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Assessing user-acceptance towards automated and conventional sink use for hand decontamination using the Technology Acceptance Model

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Dawson, Carolyn, MacKrill, James B. and Cain, Rebecca (2017) Assessing user-acceptance towards automated and conventional sink use for hand decontamination using the Technology Acceptance Model. Ergonomics, 60 (12). pp. 1621-1633. doi:10.1080/00140139.2017.1316018

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2017.1316018

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Abstract

Hand hygiene (HH) prevents harmful contaminants spreading in settings including domestic, healthcare and food handling. Strategies to improve HH range from behavioural techniques through to automated sinks that ensure hand surface cleaning.

This study aimed to assess user experience and acceptance towards a new automated sink, compared to a normal sink. An adapted version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) assessed each mode of handwashing. A within-subjects design enabled N=46 participants to evaluate both sinks. Perceived Ease of Use and Satisfaction of Use were significantly lower for the automated sink, compared to the conventional sink (p<. 005). Across the remaining TAM factors there was no significant difference. Participants suggested design features including jet strength, water temperature, and device affordance may improve HH technology. We provide recommendations for future HH technology development to contribute a positive user experience, relevant to technology developers, ergonomists and those involved in HH across all sectors.

Item Type: Journal Article
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Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Science > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Hand washing -- Technological innovations -- Testing, Sinks (Plumbing fixtures)
Journal or Publication Title: Ergonomics
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
ISSN: 0014-0139
Official Date: 24 April 2017
Dates:
DateEvent
24 April 2017Published
30 March 2017Accepted
Volume: 60
Number: 12
Page Range: pp. 1621-1633
DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2017.1316018
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Grant number: EP/H022031/1

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