Virtual consulting on health speciality topics through the application of the echo model
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Consulting, Virtual, Specialties, Health care
Abstract
Currently, there is a significant impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) in health and medical education. The ECHO model advisory program, implemented in Ecuador since 2017, has achieved positive progress in learning, professional satisfaction, perception of the quality of medical service and the evolution of treated patients. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the virtual guidance provided through the application of the ECHO model (teleclinics), on topics of health specialties, in relation to the care provided to patients, based on the perception of professionals. METHODOLOGY: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, field and non-experimental study was developed. Through the ZOOM platform, clinical cases of various health specialties were socialized. The specific population consisted of 45 participants who completed the structured survey in 15 dimensions, applied through free digital support. Relative frequencies or percentages were included in the tabulation, as well as the average of responses provided for each option on the Likert scale, and the standard deviation was calculated for each parameter. RESULTS: From the participants’ perception, 86.86% noted an affirmative impact on the quality of medical care and patient evolution. The responses were more dispersed in the categories involving external factors. CONCLUSIONS: Virtual guidance through the ECHO project provided support for learning and continuing education, highlighting the importance of the competencies demonstrated by the specialist counselors in its execution.
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Lucila Jazmín De la Calle Andrade, National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. Master in Applied Linguistics for Learning English. Research professor in the Medicine Department. Member of the Telemedicine and Medical Education Research Group (TELEMED) and Neurosciences. National University of Chimborazo. Riobamba, Ecuador.
María Angélica Barba Maggi, National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador
PhD in Chemistry. Master's degree in University Academic Management. Research professor in the Medicine Department. Leader of the Telemedicine and Medical Education Research Group (TELEMED). National University of Chimborazo. Riobamba, Ecuador.
Edwin Gilberto Choca Alcoser, National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. Specialist in Internal Medicine. Research professor in the Medicine program. Member of the Public Health and Telemedicine and Medical Education Research Groups (TELEMED). National University of Chimborazo. Riobamba, Ecuador.
Guillermo Gonzalo Gualpa Jaramillo, National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. Specialist in Neurosurgery. Research professor in the Medicine Department. Leader of the Neurosciences Group. National University of Chimborazo. Riobamba, Ecuador.
Erika Valeria Calderón Barba, National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador
Medical Specialist in Imaging. IESS El Puyo Hospital. Radiológica Rio Hospital – Clínica Metropolitana. Member of the Telemedicine and Medical Education Research Group (TELEMED). National University of Chimborazo. Riobamba, Ecuador.
Francisco Yépez Hidalgo, National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador
Neurosurgery Specialist. IESS Riobamba Hospital. Rio Hospital. Riobamba, Ecuador.