| Autor: |
Alkmim MB; Telehealth Center from the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil., Silva CBG; Departamento de Gestão da Educação na Saúde, SEGTES, Ministry of Health, Brasília, Brazil., Figueira RM; Telehealth Center from the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil., Santos DVV; Telehealth Center from the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil., Ribeiro LB; Telehealth Center from the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil., da Paixão MC; Telehealth Center from the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil., Marcolino MS; Telehealth Center from the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil., Paiva JC; Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Saúde (LAIS), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil., Ribeiro AL; Telehealth Center from the University Hospital of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. |
| Abstrakt: |
Access to specialized care remains unsolved in Brazil. The National Telediagnosis Project was created to expand successful telediagnosis experiences nationwide. The Telehealth Network of Minas Gerais (TNMG) was selected as a reference for tele-electrocardiogram (ECG). We aim to describe the experience of TNMG of developing and implementing the Brazilian National Service of Telediagnosis in Electrocardiography. Implementation planning includes discussion of workflows, standard procedures, responsibility definition for stakeholders, and adaptation of TNMG telediagnosis system. Tele-ECG has been implemented in 79 municipalities in 5 states. In a survey with 152 health professionals, 57% noted that ECG was not available in the local public health system before, 63% indicated tele-ECG service utilization ≥3 days per week, 96% considered the service very useful and 89% were very satisfied with it. In conclusion, the service fills a gap in specialized care in the public system and can improve access to a basic exam in remote and underserved regions. |
