INTRODUCTION: While the use of e-learning tools in medical education is guided by robust literature on their design and evaluation, there is sparse literature on strategies that maximize their adoption among trainees. METHODS: In this scoping review, we searched Web of Science for studies on technology adoption theories as applied to education, using a final censoring date of August 1, 2021. RESULTS: Based on our findings, we identified three representative theories: (1) technology acceptance model, (2) technology adoption life cycle, and (3) domestication theory. DISCUSSION: We describe these theories in detail, examine their prior applications, and propose specific uses within medical e-learning.
Using Technology Adoption Theories to Maximize the Uptake of E-learning in Medical Education