Estudio de viabilidad y sostenibilidad técnica, de infraestructura y humano para la implementación de un modelo de atención en Telemedicina y Telesalud rural en la provincia de Zamora Chinchipe, durante el 2013

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of making a diagnosis in terms of technical requirements, infrastructure and personnel necessary for the implementation of telemedicine and rural telehealth, which is an instrument of care and medical update, implemented in some countries, designed to specialized care that reaches places where its geographical location is difficult. The methodology used was observation and surveys of workers and service users 6 health posts located in Canton Chinchipe province of Zamora Chinchipe. The results were that two of these have the necessary equipment and wireless internet provision that would allow the implementation of this system of care, in the remaining 4 seats are not available with this technology. A preparation other regarding use of computer services by health personnel is adequate for handling this system. The population of Canton Chinchipe showed 83% of cases, needs reference to health units more complex when the doctor had complications in diagnosis or treatment. In conclusion the adequacy of knowledge and training of health personnel that would allow the use and management of the necessary equipment for this project, and infrastructure in two health posts was found was adequate.