How to develop a sustainable telemedicine service? A Pediatric Telecardiology Service 20 years on - an exploratory study

How to develop a sustainable telemedicine service? A Pediatric Telecardiology Service 20 years on - an exploratory study

Abstract Background Telemedicine services are promoting more access to healthcare. Portugal was an early adopter of telemedicine to overcome both its geological barriers and the shortage of healthcare professionals. The Pediatric Cardiology Service (PCS) at Coimbra University Hospital Centre (CHUC)...

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Main Authors: Mélanie Raimundo Maia, Eduardo Castela, António Pires, Luís Velez Lapão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Case-study
Implementation research
Process evaluation
Telemedicine service
Telecardiology
Pediatric care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4511-5

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