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Teleconsultations in neurology in a universal health system amid COVID-19: a descriptive study
Aquino, Emanuelle Roberta da Silva; Rodrigues, Daniela Laranja Gomes; Batista, Carlos Eduardo Alves; Basso, Josue; Gadenz, Sabrina Dalbosco; Kim, Kevin Yun; Pachito, Daniela Vianna; Sperling, Stephan; Suffert, Soraya Camargo Ito; Mantese, Carlos Eduardo.
  • Aquino, Emanuelle Roberta da Silva; Hospital Sírio-Libanês. São Paulo. BR
  • Rodrigues, Daniela Laranja Gomes; Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz. São Paulo. BR
  • Batista, Carlos Eduardo Alves; Hospital Moinhos de Vento. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Basso, Josue; Hospital Sírio-Libanês. São Paulo. BR
  • Gadenz, Sabrina Dalbosco; Hospital Sírio-Libanês. São Paulo. BR
  • Kim, Kevin Yun; Hcor-Hospital do Coração. São Paulo. BR
  • Pachito, Daniela Vianna; Hospital Sírio-Libanês. São Paulo. BR
  • Sperling, Stephan; Hospital Sírio-Libanês. São Paulo. BR
  • Suffert, Soraya Camargo Ito; Hospital Sírio-Libanês. São Paulo. BR
  • Mantese, Carlos Eduardo; Hospital Sírio-Libanês. São Paulo. BR
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.) ; 68(10): 1376-1382, Oct. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1406552
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY

OBJECTIVE:

This study aimed to characterize teleconsultations in neurology executed by Regula+Brasil project in Recife, a capital city in northeastern Brazil.

METHODS:

A descriptive study carried out by four private hospitals, in a partnership with the Ministry of Health in Brazil. Teleconsultation was performed preferably in the video modality. Conditions eligible for teleconsultation were headache, epilepsy, and cerebrovascular disorders. Period of analysis was May to September 2020.

RESULTS:

A total of 243 teleconsultations were analyzed, of which 76.95% was a first appointment. In 48.97% of cases, the teleconsultation represented the first opportunity for the patient to be consulted with the specialist. Among cases of first appointment, 20.16% were further referred to a face-to-face consultation and 21.81% could be redirected to primary health care. Headache disorders were the most predominant clinical conditions.

CONCLUSIONS:

The implementation and development of telemedicine by Regula+Brasil during the COVID-19 pandemic represented an opportunity to assess the value of having teleconsultations added along the line of care from primary care to a medical specialty, promoting the coordination of care across different levels of complexity of care in the health system and improving access to specialized care.


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.) Journal subject: Educa‡Æo em Sa£de / GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de / Medicine Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hcor-Hospital do Coração/BR / Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz/BR / Hospital Moinhos de Vento/BR / Hospital Sírio-Libanês/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.) Journal subject: Educa‡Æo em Sa£de / GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de / Medicine Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hcor-Hospital do Coração/BR / Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz/BR / Hospital Moinhos de Vento/BR / Hospital Sírio-Libanês/BR