Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Telemedicine in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management Among Rural Kenyan Patients: A Two-Year Analysis

Serenia Chepchirui, Department of Clinical Research, Moi University Nanguya Cheruokho, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Oginga Mwangiwa, Pwani University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18726716
Published: May 26, 2001

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a significant health burden in rural Kenya, where access to specialized care is limited. A mixed-methods approach including patient surveys and clinical data analysis was employed. Teleconsultations were conducted via secure video platforms, supplemented by regular follow-ups. Telemedicine significantly reduced the time to first consultation (mean reduction of 25% compared to in-person visits) without compromising ulcer healing rates. Telemedicine effectively enhanced access and quality of care for DFU management among rural Kenyan patients, with a notable improvement in patient satisfaction scores (mean increase by 30%). Continued implementation of telemedicine services is recommended to further expand coverage and improve outcomes. 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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Serenia Chepchirui, Nanguya Cheruokho, Oginga Mwangiwa (2001). Telemedicine in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management Among Rural Kenyan Patients: A Two-Year Analysis. African Occupational Therapy Research (Clinical), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18726716

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AfricanDiabetesDiabetic Foot UlcersTelemedicineE-healthEpidemiologyQualitative Analysis

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