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082			_aRef 373.07 M4688 2026
245			_aMediMate : _bsmart OTC medication vending solution / _cby Neljane Wentworth Belgira, Ayeesha Lei Dillo, Danica Sophialyn Layson, Zach Corwin Pansoy, and Samantha Tiffany Quiatchon.
260			_a[Iloilo City] : _b[Ateneo de Iloilo], _cc2026.
300			_a41 p.
520			_aLimited 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			_a300-399
650			_aAutomated dispensing devices.
650			_aOver-the-counter drugs -- Distribution.
650			_aMedical self-service -- Technological innovations.
650			_aSmart vending machines -- Healthcare applications.
650			_aPharmaceutical logistics -- Automation.
700			_aBelgira, Neljane Wentworth.
700			_aDillo, Ayeesha Lei
700			_aLayson, Danica Sophialyn.
700			_aPansoy, Zach Corwin.
700			_aQuiatchon, Samantha Tiffany.
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