Uso de herramientas de tecnología de información y comunicación para educación médica continua en el cantón Yacuambi, periodo agosto 2012 –enero 2013

Abstract

Abstract: This study was developed in the Yacuambi Canton, Province of Zamora Chinchipe in subcenters, Primary Health Centre and a basic health facility (May 28, Tutupali, Jembuentza, La Esperanza). The use of ICT tools (Information and Communication Technology) for continuing medical through surveys, in order to enhance the utilization of available resources in the telecommunications network installed in Canton. The methodology, transversal and descriptive, prospective quantitative approach. The sample universal consists of doctors, dentists and nurses; total of 14 people in the health facilities. Determining 64.3% of the medical team had internet access in their work; and 35.7% didn t. Rural medical staff had Internet access for 11 months 20%; and 80% for 12 months. The major search engines were Google 21,3%, MSP 21,3%, PubMed 21,3%, the most ICT tools used: email 92.9%, 78.6% fixed telephone, Skype 28.6%. The communication barriers they had: lack of maintenance on equipment and implementation 60%, bad connection and climate, slow to respond tele consultation 20%. The benefit of ICT tools: facilitate communication with specialists, save time, promote learning and early diagnosis.