Abstract:
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cross-sectional study design used a quantitative approach and was conducted Mafia D's"t
Hospital, Tanzania. The sampling frame involved patients and healthcare pro4der_.: t'-e prov
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of telemedicine services. Data was collected through questionnaires with patients and healthcare
providers in which patient questionnaires collected information on patient satisfaction v,lth
telemedicine services andperceived attitudes on healthcare outcomes. The findings from patients' perspectives highlight the importance of technology access, training, and telemedicine. support
These results align with research emphasizing the significance of access to technology and effect3/4
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training structures for successful telemedicine implementation. Furthermore, the study revealed positive patient perceptions of integrating telemedicine technology
into healthcare facilities, emphasizing the importance of seamless integration for telemedicine
ce oftechnical issues while using telemedicine was acknowledged,reflecting
s u c c e s s . T h e p r e s e n
nes associated with technology use in telemedicine, which may influence the
t h e c o m m o n c h a l l e g
tud investigated the effectiveness oftelemedicine in improving healthcare
user experience. This s y
outcomes from the perspectives of both patients and healthcare workers. The substantial
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this mode of healthcare delivery, aligning with