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ANALYSIS OF THE SERVICE PERFORMED BY TELESAÚDE-COVID IN A MUNICIPALITY OF MINAS GERAIS / ANÁLISE DOS ATENDIMENTOS REALIZADOS PELO TELESSAÚDE-COVID EM UM MUNICÍPIO DE MINAS GERAIS
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients treated by the remote care service "Telessaúde-COVID" and the factors associated with positive results for COVID-19.Methods:
an exploratory and analytical study, carried out based on the analysis of patient records treated by a remote care service called "Telessaúde-COVID". Characteristics of the patients treated and variables related to the service's functioning were evaluated. Descriptive and inferential analysis was performed, using logistic regression.Results:
1,854 new patients were evaluated and an estimated 8,630 visits. There was a predominance of female patients (60.9%) and aged 20 to 59 years (75.9%). The most frequent signs and symptoms were headache (41.8%), cough (33.3%) and runny nose (30.0%). Of the total number of patients, 66.4% were reported as suspected cases of COVID-19 and 14.5% had a positive result for COVID-19. The age of 60 years or more was more frequent among confirmed cases (26.6%). Most patients (80.4%) did not require face-to-face assistance. The positive results for COVID-19 were associated with the age of the patients (OR 1,020; I.C.95% 1,007-1,032); home contact with a positive/suspected case (OR 1,902; I.C95% 1,178 - 3,070); presence of nausea/vomiting (OR 2,403; I.C.95% 1,148 - 5,029) and changes in smell (OR 2,827; I.C.95% 1,294-6,176).Conclusion:
Telehealth-COVID was relevant in the management and notification of cases attended, avoiding the search for face-to-face consultations without clinical indication. Among the suspected cases, positivity for COVID-19 was associated with the elderly, history of home contact, gastrointestinal and olfactory symptoms.RESUMO
Objetivos:
analisar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos pacientes atendidos pelo serviço de atendimento remoto "Telessaúde-COVID" e os fatores associados aos resultados positivos para COVID-19.Métodos:
estudo exploratório e analítico, realizado a partir da análise dos registros de pacientes atendidos por um serviço de atendimento remoto intitulado "Telessaúde-COVID". Foram avaliadas características dos pacientes atendidos e variáveis relacionadas ao funcionamento do serviço. Realizou-se análise descritiva e inferencial, com utilização da regressão logística.Resultados:
foram avaliados 1.854 novos pacientes e estimados 8.630 atendimentos. Houve predomínio de pacientes do sexo feminino (60,9%) e da faixa etária de 20 a 59 anos (75,9%). Os sinais e sintomas mais frequentes foram cefaleia (41,8%), tosse (33,3%) e coriza (30,0%). Do total de pacientes, 66,4% foram notificados como casos suspeitos de COVID-19 e 14,5% apresentaram resultado positivo para COVID-19. A idade igual ou superior a 60 anos foi mais frequente entre os casos confirmados (26,6%). A maioria dos pacientes (80,4%) não necessitou de atendimento presencial. Os resultados positivos para COVID-19 estiveram associados à idade dos pacientes (OR 1.020; I.C.95% 1.007-1.032); contato domiciliar com caso positivo ou suspeito (OR 1.902; I.C95% 1.178 3.070); presença de náuseas/vômitos (OR 2.403; I.C.95% 1.148 5.029) e alterações no olfato (OR 2.827; I.C.95% 1.294-6.176).Conclusões:
o Telessaúde-COVID foi relevante na condução e notificação dos casos atendidos, evitando a procura por consultas presenciais sem indicação clínica. Dentre os casos suspeitos, a positividade para COVID-19 associou-se aos idosos, história de contato domiciliar, sintomas gastrointestinais e olfatórios.
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2021
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