ABSTRACTS
Identifying Factors Impacting the Intention to Use Videos of Authentic Patient Encounters (VAPE) by EMS EducatorsAuthor: Melisa Martin, EdD, MHS, Paramedic | | Associate Authors:
Introduction The integration of various educational video modalities into curricula has been shown to increase student engagement and motivation in other settings but has not been studied within the prehospital education environment. Videos of authentic patient encounters (VAPE) recorded in clinical settings have the potential to provide students with opportunities to learn applicable content in a safe and controlled environment. Limited research exists exploring rationale and motivating factors for the adoption and utilization of VAPE technology by EMS educators. Objective To investigate the behavioral intention and use of VAPE, obtained through ReelDX, by EMS program faculty and staff. Methods The technology adoption model (TAM) was extended to include prior experience, technological competency, social norms, and characteristics of personality as determined by the five factor model. An online survey was employed to collect participant data. Study participants included academic professionals working or teaching for an accredited prehospital EMS education program. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, factor analysis, partial least squares regression, a path model, and thematic analysis of open-ended survey questions. Results A total of 148 educators completed surveys and were included in the analysis. The sample was largely male (71.1%) with an average age of 48.9 (±SD) years, with a main personality trait of conscientiousness (31%). Factor analysis resulted in the inclusion of seven factors: perceptions of utility (PU), stability, agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness, technological competency, and prior experience. Path analysis determined Factor 1: PU, which had a strong positive impact on intention to use. Thematic analysis identified the potential of VAPE to meet educational needs of faculty and students. However, challenges to adoption were identified, including cost, as well as administrative and technical support. Conclusion The results of this study expand research on how personality characteristics influence behavior through the examination of the relationship with intent to use VAPE. Additional research should consider examining the effect of personality characteristics on original TAM constructs.
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