African Forced Displacement Studies (Broader than Conflict Portal - | 20 December 2006
Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine Delivery Programmes within Remote Northern Ghana: A Comparative Analysis Over Five Months
A, b, e, n, a, A, d, z, u, b, e
Abstract
Telemedicine delivery programmes have emerged as a critical tool for healthcare access in remote areas of Ghana. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data from patients enrolled in the programmes. Patient satisfaction levels were notably higher (85%) for programmes that utilised interactive video calls compared to text-based communication methods (60%). Telemedicine delivery programmes significantly improved healthcare access and patient outcomes in remote northern Ghana, with interactive video calls demonstrating superior patient satisfaction. Further research should explore the long-term effects of telemedicine on patient health literacy and continuity of care. Patient Satisfaction, Telemedicine, Remote Healthcare, Northern Ghana Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin<em>{\theta}\sum</em>i\ell(y<em>i,f</em>\theta(x<em>i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert</em>2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.