Information technology implementing globalization on strategies for quality care provided to children submitted to cardiac surgery: International Quality Improvement Collaborative Program – IQIC

Abstract

IntroductionCongenital heart diseases are the world's most common major birth defect, affecting one in every 120 children. Ninety percent of these children are born in areas where appropriate medical care is inadequate or unavailable.ObjectiveTo share knowledge and experience between an international center of excellence in pediatric cardiac surgery and a related program in Brazil.MethodsThe strategy used by the program was based on long-term technological and educational support models used in that center, contributing to the creation and implementation of new programs. The Telemedicine platform was used for real-time monthly broadcast of themes. A chat software was used for interaction between participating members and the group from the center of excellence.ResultsProfessionals specialized in care provided to the mentioned population had the opportunity to share to the knowledge conveyed.ConclusionIt was possible to observe that the technological resources that implement the globalization of human knowledge were effective in the dissemination and improvement of the team regarding the care provided to children with congenital heart diseases.

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“…This is because they help to target reasons for such variations and to find solutions for shared problems. In fact, joining a collaborative quality improvement program has proved beneficial in different countries [ 1 - 3 ] . Other advantages of joining such programs are improvements in long-term survival and better use of resources.…”

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Globalisation, economics and professionalism

“…Globalisation has been however extended much further, by policies that have opened economies domestically and internationally. This has been aided by technological innovations that have enhanced the speed and simplicity of communication and dramatically increased exchanges of knowledge and resources across the globe (Sciarra et al 2014). There are now fewer obstacles to the mobility of products and services across national borders (Dalmolin et al 2013).…”