Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
ISSN: 2155-9554
Department of Dermatology, Digital-Hospital, Ministry of Health, Santiago of Chile, USA
Research Article
Teledermatology in Chile: Implementation of a Single National System
Author(s): Gatica Monsalve José Luis, Aedo Inostroza Gabriel Ignacio*, Letelier María, Sabando Vezna, Loubies Rodrigo, Fuenzalida Héctor, Aragón-Caqueo Diego and Gabriel Martínez
Introduction: Teledermatology (TD) allows the delivery of timely and quality care.
Although the implementation of local systems has shown to provide good levels of resolvability, the implementation of a single system at the national level allows reaching all geographical areas in a uniform and timely manner.
Objective: To describe the results of the implementation of a unified national TD system in Chile.
Methods: Observational-retrospective study of electronic interconsultations (EIs) resolved by TD specialty in national teledermatology system from December 1st, 2018, to December 31st, 2020.
Results: A total of 49,211 electronic interconsultations from all geographic areas of Chile. From these, 57.55% received a diagnosis and treatment that could be delivered in a Primary Healt.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155- 9554.22.13.605