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Implementing Smartphone-Based Telemedicine for Cervical Cancer Screening in Uganda : Qualitative Study of Stakeholders' Perceptions
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- Kabukye, Johnblack K. (author)
- Stockholms universitet,Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap,Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Namugga, Jane (author)
- Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda; Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
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- Mpamani, Collins Jackson (author)
- Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Katumba, Andrew (author)
- Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Nakatumba-Nabende, Joyce (author)
- Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Nabuuma, Hanifa (author)
- Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Musoke, Stephen Senkomago (author)
- University of California San Francisco, Kampala, Uganda
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- Nankya, Esther (author)
- Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Soomre, Edna (author)
- Stockholms universitet,Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap
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- Nakisige, Carolyn (author)
- Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Orem, Jackson (author)
- Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- 2023
- 2023
- English.
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In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. - 1438-8871. ; 25
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- Background: In Uganda, cervical cancer (CaCx) is the commonest cancer, accounting for 35.7% of all cancer cases in women. The rates of human papillomavirus vaccination and CaCx screening remain low. Digital health tools and interventions have the potential to improve different aspects of CaCx screening and control in Uganda. Objective: This study aimed to describe stakeholders' perceptions of the telemedicine system we developed to improve CaCx screening in Uganda. Methods: We developed and implemented a smartphone-based telemedicine system for capturing and sharing cervical images and other clinical data, as well as an artificial intelligence model for automatic analysis of images. We conducted focus group discussions with health workers at the screening clinics (n=27) and women undergoing screening (n=15) to explore their perceptions of the system. The focus group discussions were supplemented with field observations and an evaluation survey of the health workers on system usability and the overall project. Results: In general, both patients and health workers had positive opinions about the system. Highlighted benefits included better cervical visualization, the ability to obtain a second opinion, improved communication between nurses and patients (to explain screening findings), improved clinical data management, performance monitoring and feedback, and modernization of screening service. However, there were also some negative perceptions. For example, some health workers felt the system is time-consuming, especially when it had just been introduced, while some patients were apprehensive about cervical image capture and sharing. Finally, commonplace challenges in digital health (eg, lack of interoperability and problems with sustainability) and challenges in cancer screening in general (eg, arduous referrals, inadequate monitoring and quality control) also resurfaced. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the feasibility and value of digital health tools in CaCx screening in Uganda, particularly with regard to improving patient experience and the quality of screening services. It also provides examples of potential limitations that must be addressed for successful implementation.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Hälso- och sjukvårdsorganisation, hälsopolitik och hälsoekonomi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Health Care Service and Management, Health Policy and Services and Health Economy (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- telemedicine
- cervical cancer
- screening
- visual inspection with acetic acid
- cervicography
- Uganda
- digital health
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