Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Telemedicine in Surgical Care: A Meta-Analysis of Short-term Outcomes in Nairobi Hospitals,

Nelson Kiambu Chepuck, Technical University of Kenya Oscar Muthomi Nyambe, Technical University of Kenya Mercy Wanjiku Ngugi, Department of Pediatrics, Technical University of Kenya
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18806535
Published: May 10, 2005

Abstract

Telemedicine has emerged as a promising solution for improving access to surgical care in underserved regions. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using electronic databases such as PubMed and Web of Science to identify relevant studies. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria including publication date (-), study design, and outcome measures related to surgical patient care. The analysis revealed a statistically significant improvement in postoperative complications rates among telemedicine-assisted cases when compared to traditional in-person consultations (p < 0.05). Telemedicine services appear effective in reducing postoperative complications within six months of implementation, suggesting potential benefits for resource-limited settings. Further research is recommended to evaluate long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine in surgical care delivery. 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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Nelson Kiambu Chepuck, Oscar Muthomi Nyambe, Mercy Wanjiku Ngugi (2005). Telemedicine in Surgical Care: A Meta-Analysis of Short-term Outcomes in Nairobi Hospitals,. African Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18806535

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TelemedicineSurgical CareSub-Saharan AfricaRandomized Controlled TrialOutcome EvaluationGeographic Information SystemsComparative Effectiveness Research

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