Telemedicina en Chile: uso, desarrollo y controversias en una red de salud pública del sur del país

Villarroel, Sebastián; Medina, Sebastián F.

doi:10.5354/0719-5281.2022.69151

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“…For example, identifying and enhancing areas where they still maintain autonomy, relying on them as resources to stay as active as possible, or reinforcing their abilities to recognize their support networks and how to activate them. Such interventions can be cost-effective through innovations such as counseling via telemedicine [52].…”

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Predictors of Unmet Needs in Chilean Older People with Dependency: A Cross-Sectional Study

Carvacho,

Carrasco,

Fernández

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Approximately one in five Chilean older adults has some degree of dependency. Limited evidence is available on self-perceived needs in Latin-American older people. The main aim of this study was to identify predictors of unmet needs of dependent older persons without cognitive impairment, considering personal and primary informal caregivers’ factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 77 dyads of older people with dependency and their caregivers. A survey was administered, evaluating sociodemographic characteristics, anxious and depressive symptomatology, health-related quality of life, and social support. Older people’s self-reported met and unmet needs and caregivers’ burden and self-efficacy were also assessed. To determine predictors of unmet needs, a multiple regression analysis was carried out. Most participants had mild to moderate levels of dependency. The most frequent unmet needs were “daytime activities” (33.8%), “company” (23.4%), “benefits” (23.4%), and “psychological distress” (24.7%). Older people’s higher level of dependency and anxious symptomatology were predictors of a higher number of unmet needs, with a model whose predictive value was 31%. The high prevalence of anxious symptomatology and its relationship with the presence of unmet needs highlight the importance of making older people’s psychological and social needs visible and addressing them promptly.

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Predictors of Unmet Needs in Chilean Older People with Dependency: A Cross-Sectional Study

Carvacho,

Carrasco,

Fernández

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Evaluación de la usabilidad de los pacientes atendidos por teleconsultas de gastroenterología post pandemia en una clínica universitaria

Castro,

Quera,

Núñez

et al. 2024

Rev Gastroenterol Peru

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La telemedicina ha crecido durante la pandemia de COVID 19. Gastroenterología de Clínica Universidad de los Andes la ha mantenido postpandemia. La usabilidad es la medida en que usuarios evalúan la efectividad, eficiencia y satisfacción en telemedicina. Se desconoce la usabilidad de este tipo de consultas en Chile. Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de usabilidad de los pacientes atendidos en telemedicina de Gastroenterología en Clínica Universidad de los Andes (marzo-agosto 2023). Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal sobre el nivel de usabilidad a través del cuestionario Telehealth Usability Questionnaire adaptado y modificado. Consta de 12 ítems (puntaje de 12-84). Consta de 2 factores: efectividad y factibilidad de uso. También se evaluaron características sociodemográficas. Resultados: Se analizaron 150 cuestionarios. Se observó un alto nivel de usabilidad (mediana: 81; rango 54-84); de efectividad (mediana: 28, rango 20-28) y de factibilidad de uso (mediana: 53, rango 30-56), sin diferencias significativas según sexo, edad, nivel educacional, ubicación geográfica y previsión de salud. De los encuestados, 76,7% tenia de 30-64 años. 36% residía en región metropolitana, 61% eran mujeres y 80% del sistema de salud privado. 29% consultó por dolor abdominal, 20% por enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal y 17% por alteración de pruebas hepáticas. 53,3% era su primera atención y 46,7% estaba en seguimiento por esta vía. Conclusión: En esta cohorte, la telemedicina es percibida como una herramienta efectiva y de fácil uso, con un alto nivel de usabilidad independiente de las características sociodemográficas de los pacientes. Por tanto, en gastroenterología, la telemedicina se perfila como una forma de atención en salud aceptada por los pacientes.

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Telehealth and telemedicine in Latin America: a scoping review

Hechenleitner Carvallo,

Ibarra Peso,

Zapata-Toloza

et al. 2025

Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología

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Introduction: telehealth and telemedicine have emerged as crucial tools in healthcare, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the evolution and impact of these practices in Latin America from 2019 to the present. The objective of this review is to evaluate the current state of telehealth and telemedicine in Latin America, identifying benefits, challenges, and areas for improvement.Methods: a systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA 2020 methodology. Databases such as Scopus, WoS, PubMed, and Google Scholar were consulted, applying a search algorithm that combined relevant terms. Inclusion criteria were established for articles published between 2019 and 2024 in English and Spanish, prioritizing those with open access.Results: although telemedicine increased during the pandemic, its use declined considerably afterward. Cultural, legislative, and technological gap factors are believed to be the main causes of this decline. Conclusions: the pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth in Latin America, revealing its potential to improve access and quality of health care. However, challenges related to infrastructure and training of health personnel persist. It is recommended to strengthen public policies and the regulatory framework to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of these services in the future.

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Telemedicina en Chile: uso, desarrollo y controversias en una red de salud pública del sur del país

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Predictors of Unmet Needs in Chilean Older People with Dependency: A Cross-Sectional Study

Predictors of Unmet Needs in Chilean Older People with Dependency: A Cross-Sectional Study

Evaluación de la usabilidad de los pacientes atendidos por teleconsultas de gastroenterología post pandemia en una clínica universitaria

Telehealth and telemedicine in Latin America: a scoping review

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