Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Mobile Telemedicine in Rural Senegalese Primary Care: Satisfaction, Cost Savings, and Adoption Metrics

Hassan Ben Ali, National Center of Science and Technology (CNST) Mahmoud Chabbi, Department of Epidemiology, National Center of Science and Technology (CNST) Mohamed Bouchaïb, Institut Pasteur de Tunis Smail El Hassani, Department of Internal Medicine, National Center of Science and Technology (CNST)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18807908
Published: December 5, 2005

Abstract

Mobile telemedicine has shown promise in improving access to healthcare services, particularly in underserved rural areas where traditional medical facilities are scarce. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative surveys to assess patient satisfaction and cost savings, and qualitative interviews to gather insights on provider acceptance of the service. Data were collected from a sample population in Tunisia and analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Patient satisfaction rates reached 85% with mobile telemedicine services, indicating high user acceptance. Cost savings for patients were estimated at $10 per visit, reflecting a significant reduction in travel costs. Provider adoption metrics showed an 80% willingness to integrate the service into routine practice. Mobile telemedicine has demonstrated potential as a viable solution to improve access and reduce costs in rural Senegalese primary care settings. Further research should be conducted to explore long-term sustainability and scalability of mobile telemedicine services, with particular focus on cost-effectiveness over time. mobile telemedicine, rural healthcare, patient satisfaction, cost savings, adoption metrics Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Hassan Ben Ali, Mahmoud Chabbi, Mohamed Bouchaïb, Smail El Hassani (2005). Mobile Telemedicine in Rural Senegalese Primary Care: Satisfaction, Cost Savings, and Adoption Metrics. African Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18807908

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African GeographyTelemedicinePrimary CareMobile HealthGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Cost-Benefit AnalysisAdoption Studies

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