African Journal of Nephrology | 24 January 2000
Mobile App Adoption and Benefits in Rural Senegalese Patients under Mobile Medical Examination Apps
J, a, n, e, S, m, i, t, h, ,, J, o, h, n, D, o, e, ,, A, l, i, c, e, J, o, h, n, s, o, n
Abstract
Mobile medical examination apps have shown promise in improving access to healthcare services in rural areas. However, their adoption and impact on patients remain underexplored. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys (\(N=120)\) and qualitative interviews (\(n=15)\). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics to measure adoption rates and inferential statistics for benefits assessment. Mobile app usage increased by 45% among participants compared to baseline, with a significant improvement in symptom management reported (p<0.05). The mobile app demonstrated high user engagement and benefits in enhancing healthcare access for rural Senegalese patients. Further research should explore scalability and cost-effectiveness of the intervention across different regions. Mobile medical apps, rural health, patient adoption, symptom management