The Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Improving Healthcare Outcomes

Abstract

Telemedicine has emerged as a promising solution to improve healthc , imu ac‘-" 154111 enabling the remote provision of healthcare services through &pat COMIT 1W/1%;°" However, despite its increasing adoption, a significant knowledge gaP el'nts "114 '1 effectiveness in enhancing healthcare outcomes This research aimed to assess and ar4y ,te- Its effectiveness of telemedicine in enhancing healthcare outcomes in the Maria Di-Plc - it Council This 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 . ls.on 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 ,:e 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 eamongtherespondents indicatesapotentialtarniliafitywith this mode of healthcare delivery, aligning with