Telemedicine in the National Immunization Program (Brazil): A promising tool.
Vaccine X
; 11: 100188, 2022 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35783330
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic abruptly changed the dynamics of basic health care, with the consequent need for adjustments in essential services. The objective of this study was to evaluate the acceptance and impact of telemedicine at a Reference Center for Special Immunobiologicals (CRIE). Methods:
Patients aged 18 years or older who had a medical referral to CRIE and agreed to have a telemedicine consultation were included. After the medical appointments, participants answered a satisfaction survey.Results:
From April 2021 to February 2022, 702 telemedicine consultation were conducted. Over 3,380 vaccines were prescribed via telemedicine. Of all the participants who answered the satisfaction questionnaire, 99.8% stated that they would recommend the service to other people.Conclusions:
Telemedicine proved to be promising tool for healthcare at CRIE and had good acceptance by users, potentially improving access and extending the reach of the National Immunization Program.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Vaccine X
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM