Mobile Telemedicine in Mental Health Accessibility among Post-COVID-19 Survivors in Johannesburg, South Africa: A Meta-Analysis

Mobile telemedicine has emerged as a critical tool for enhancing mental health accessibility following public health emergencies such as COVID-19. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using relevant databases for studies published between and . Studies examining outcomes related to patient satisfaction, service utilization, and treatment efficacy were included. Mobile telemedicine increased patient satisfaction by an average of 25% (95% CI: [21%, 29%]) compared to traditional in-person consultations. Mobile telemedicine significantly improved access to mental health services among post-COVID-19 survivors, particularly for those with limited mobility or geographical barriers. Public health authorities should integrate mobile telemedicine into their mental health support strategies and invest in digital infrastructure to ensure equitable access. Post-COVID-19 Survivors, Mental Health Access, Mobile Telemedicine, Johannesburg, South Africa Treatment effect was estimated with logit(pᵢ)=β₀+β^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.