African Digital Health and Telemedicine

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Teleconsultation Services for Nervous Disorders in Urban Cairo Hospitals: A Patient Satisfaction Review

Amira Mahmoud, Helwan University Ahmed El Sayed, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18884019
Published: March 5, 2009

Abstract

Teleconsultation services have emerged as a viable option for providing healthcare in underserved areas of Cairo, Egypt, particularly for nervous disorders where face-to-face consultations are challenging. A comprehensive search was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Embase, with inclusion criteria focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies published between and . Studies were assessed for methodological rigor and relevance to the review topic. Findings indicate a moderate level of patient satisfaction, with approximately 75% of participants reporting improved access to healthcare services due to teleconsultation, though variability exists across different hospitals and disorders. Teleconsultation services have shown promise in enhancing accessibility for nervous disorder patients in urban Cairo but require further standardised evaluation to optimise their effectiveness. Further research should focus on evaluating long-term patient outcomes and exploring the integration of telehealth into routine healthcare delivery systems. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

How to Cite

Amira Mahmoud, Ahmed El Sayed (2009). Teleconsultation Services for Nervous Disorders in Urban Cairo Hospitals: A Patient Satisfaction Review. African Digital Health and Telemedicine, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18884019

Keywords

TelemedicineEgyptUrbanizationPatient SatisfactionNeurologyConsultation ServicesGeographic Information Systems

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