Effectiveness of telemedicine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
; 67(10): 1427-1431, Oct. 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of the telemedicine care model implemented to treat and guide patients with COVID-19 related symptoms and indicators during the pandemic.METHODS:
This is a retrospective study with data collected from the electronic records of standardized forms for assistance. As a way of evaluating the work performed, the number of consultations, types of referrals, efficiency of care, and patient satisfaction were observed.RESULTS:
Between April 2 and October 15, 2020, 92 professionals attended 3,660 patients by telemedicine; out of them, 523 (14.3%) were referred to a COVID-19 attending room, 128 (3.5%) to other specialties, 123 (3.4%) to a general emergency department, and 2,886 (78.9%) were monitored via home care. Of the total number of patients, 81 (2.2%) were hospitalized, and 13 (0.35%) died.CONCLUSION:
Telemedicine offered useful tools for the care, treatment, and monitoring of patients with COVID-19 during the pandemic. The service was considered by most respondents as satisfactory, resolutive, or safe.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Telemedicina
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
EducaÆo em Sa£de
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GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de
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MEDICINA
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2021
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Article