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02474nam a2200241 4500 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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Ref 373.07 M4688 2026 |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
MediMate : |
| Remainder of title |
smart OTC medication vending solution / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. |
by Neljane Wentworth Belgira, Ayeesha Lei Dillo, Danica Sophialyn Layson, Zach Corwin Pansoy, and Samantha Tiffany Quiatchon. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. |
[Iloilo City] : |
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[Ateneo de Iloilo], |
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c2026. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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41 p. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc. |
Limited access to over-the-counter (OTC) medications remains a concern in areas with inadequate pharmacy services. This study developed and evaluated MediMate, an automated vending machine designed to dispense OTC medications and monitor basic health parameters, specifically body temperature and weight. A descriptive-correlational research design was used to assess MediMate's level of functionality, users' level of acceptance, and the relationship between these variables. Data were collected through an observation checklist used to evaluate system functionality. A survey questionnaire was administered to thirty (30) users to measure acceptance. Descriptive statistics revealed a high level of functionality, particularly in accurate medication dispensing, temperature measurement, payment recording, and system reliability. Lower mean scores were observed in weight measurement accuracy and joystick responsiveness, indicating areas for improvement. Descriptive statistics on users' level of acceptance found generally high satisfaction. Spearman's correlation revealed a statistically significant, strong positive relationship between system functionality and user acceptance (p = .80, p < .05). These suggest that MediMate is both a functional and highly acceptable automated solution for OTC medication dispensing and basic health monitoring. Continued system refinement and broader testing are recommended to further enhance performance and support future implementation in communities with limited access to pharmacy services. |
| 526 ## - STUDY PROGRAM INFORMATION NOTE |
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Social Sciences (how people live and work in society; law, government and institutions) |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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Automated dispensing devices. |
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Over-the-counter drugs -- Distribution. |
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Medical self-service -- Technological innovations. |
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Smart vending machines -- Healthcare applications. |
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Pharmaceutical logistics -- Automation. |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME/OTHER AUTHORS |
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| Personal name |
Belgira, Neljane Wentworth. |
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Dillo, Ayeesha Lei |
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Layson, Danica Sophialyn. |
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Pansoy, Zach Corwin. |
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| Personal name |
Quiatchon, Samantha Tiffany. |
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Book |
