Perception of lecturers on technology adoption for training of health information management students in institutions in Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract

With the increasing demand for technological proficiency among Health Information Management (HIM) graduates, there is a need for enhanced technological adoption in the training of HIM students to prepare them for the field. The study investigated lecturers’ perceptions on technology adoption in the training of HIM students in selected institutions in Ondo State. Quantitative data were collected from the study. The population comprised of 50 HIM lecturers at the selected training institutions. A structured questionnaire was administered through Google Forms, and the data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that the HIM lecturers adopt technology on an average level for the training of HIM Students. Most lecturers have a positive perception of technology usefulness, while perceived ease of use showed a positive and significant influence on the level of technology adoption. Additionally, regular use of technology in the preparation and delivery of course materials, and to communicate with students and other staff are effective strategies reported to enhance technology adoption and proficiency among the HIM lecturers. The study concluded that there is a need to institute effective strategies and enhance the user-friendliness of digital tools to enhance technology adoption by lecturers for the training of HIM students. The study recommends the development of policies and protocols aimed towards higher adoption of technology in HIM training to ultimately improve the technological proficiency of HIM graduates.