Influential Factors Affecting the Adoption and Use of Health IT Tools in Hypertension Management: Motivational Drivers and Inhibitory Factors

AbstractBackground:Health information technology (IT) significantly improves patient self-care and the health outcomes of those with conditions like hypertension.Methods:In 2022, we conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify factors impacting health IT adoption in hypertension management. We extensively searched databases like Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE, and PubMed for articles between 2013 and 2022.Results:Initially, we gathered 827 articles, rigorously screening them to select 50 for our study. These factors can be grouped into two categories: motivating drivers and inhibitory factors, each comprising eight elements. Motivating drivers include perceived usefulness, ease of use, incentives, autonomy, patient empowerment, education, peer influence, and organizational support. Inhibitory factors encompass limited technology access, inadequate training, cost, workflow disruption, technical challenges, knowledge gaps, resistance to change, and privacy concerns.Conclusions:Recognizing these factors is vital for optimizing health IT use in hypertension management, leading to increased acceptance, cost-effectiveness, reduced complications, and an improved quality of life for those managing hypertension.