A panoramic view of the incorporation of telehealth resources in Guatemala
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The development of telehealth actions in Guatemala follows the structuring of telehealth actions in Latin America, still quite early. Objective: this article aims to construct a panoramic view of the telehealth situation in Guatemala, presenting the main on going experiences in the country. Methodology: an analysis was made of the scientific production related to the telehealth situation in Guatemala, as well as the documents produced by OPAS, OMS and national health programs. The websites of the Ministry of Health of Guatemala and the main telehealth projects in Guatemala were visited. Results: the development of telehealth in Guatemala is still very incipient, despite the establishment of a national telehealth commission in 2012. There is no structured national telehealth project. The most significant process of incorporation of ICT refers to the computerization of the hospital structure. There are also innovative processes involving data capture from echocardiography by technicians who send data at a distance and the use of mobile devices by health agents. Conclusion: the actions of telehealth in Guatemala are very incipient.
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