Factors Associated with the Use of a Teleconsultation System in Brazilian Primary Care

Abstract

The study of factors associated with the low use of the teleconsultation system of the TNMG may help policy makers define strategies to improve the use of teleconsultation services.

Tipologia da estrutura das unidades básicas de saúde brasileiras: os 5 R

“…No Brasil, Marcolino et al 31 identificaram que a implantação do telessaúde no Estado de Minas Gerais tem potenciais para diminuir as barreiras físicas no acesso à saúde, além de potencial de uso na educação continuada. No entanto, a disponibilização da tecnologia é apenas um primeiro passo, pois mesmo após a implantação inúmeras dificuldades no uso cotidiano desses recursos pelas equipes já foram observadas 32 .…”

Coordenação do cuidado na atenção primária à saúde: estudo avaliativo em município sede de macrorregião do nordeste brasileiro

“…Several studies have shown that computerizing health services facilitates communication between people, access to clinical reports and the results of exams and progress 22,28,29 reports. This is the case in addition to having unlocked the potential in monitoring referrals carried out by PHC teams in such a way that makes different data available in one database which refers to the whole gamut of care given to users 23,30,31 .…”

Atenção primária à saúde e coordenação do cuidado nas regiões de saúde: perspectiva de gestores e usuários

“…Literature reflects dissent even as to how to name it, whether 'coordination between levels of care' or 'coordination of care' 17 . Indiscriminate use of the terms continuity, coordination and integration is also observed, which is reflected in the different ways of measuring this attribute 18,19 . We assume in this text a conception of the coordination of care that considers it as a harmonious articulation between different professionals and health services, whose common objective is to ensure comprehensive and quality care to users according to their needs 20 .…”