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This study sought to explore the perspectives of health workers and clients on the operational feasibility and ease-of-use of the UPDX with CAD, with a view to determining the acceptability, enablers and barriers to effective use and exploring the perceived ease-of-use by the end-users. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, conducted between April and June 2023, using mixed quantitative and qualitative methods to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and ease-of-use of the UPDX with CAD in Nigeria. Purposive sampling was done for 57 respondents made up of radiographers, radiologists, key informants, TBLS\/DOT nurses and clients. All aged from 20-60 years. 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