Table 7 TARS items: Frequencies for combined categorical variables

The ehealth system is adequately resourced financially

Sufficient organizational effort has gone into supporting the ehealth system

The ehealth system is a different way of working

The rewards of using the ehealth system outweighs the effort

Government policy initiatives are supportive of this ehealth system

This ehealth system is technically and organisationally compatible with other systems and agencies that we are required to work with

This ehealth system fits in with the priorities and challenges of our organisation

This organisation has a culture that is supportive of change

There is a culture in this organisation of involving staff in planning and development

Using the ehealth system makes me feel autonomous in my work

Using the ehealth system requires co-operation with other staff

The workload involved in using the ehealth system is manageable

In using the ehealth system, the allocation of work between individuals is appropriate

The skills I have are appropriate for using the ehealth system

The skills needed to use the ehealth system are easily learned

I have confidence that using the ehealth system does not put patients at risk

Using the ehealth system is an efficient use of time

In using the ehealth system, responsibilities are divided between individuals appropriately

In using the ehealth system, I understand my accountability for my work

In using the ehealth system, I understand my liability for my practice

Technical back-up in using the ehealth system is available if I need it

I believe there is good evidence about the clinical effectiveness of using the ehealth system

There is some flexibility in how the ehealth system can be used

Using the ehealth system leads to positive outcomes for patients

Using the ehealth system involves the right amount of time spent with patients (on the telephone)

In using the ehealth system, the quality of professional and patient interaction is good

The ehealth system is easy to use

The staff who work here have a shared understanding of what the system is for and how it is to be used

The staff here are committed to making the system work

There are ongoing mechanisms for monitoring and appraising how this ehealth system is used