Access to specialized care remains unsolved in Brazil. The National Telediagnosis Project was created to expand successful telediagnosis experiences nationwide. The Telehealth Network of Minas Gerais (TNMG) was selected as...

Development and Implementation of a Methodology for Quality Assessment of Asynchronous Teleconsultations

Marcolino M, Alkmim M, Pessoa C, Maia J, Cardoso C

Telemed J E Health . 2019 Aug; 26(5):651-658. PMID: 31386601

There is a lack of evidence regarding audits or quality analysis of telehealth strategies in clinical practice. Our aim is to develop and implement a methodology for quality assessment of...

Teleophthalmology Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy in Brazil: Applicability and Economic Assessment

Souza G, Figueira R, Alkmim M, Sousa L, Bonisson L, Ribeiro A, et al.

Telemed J E Health . 2019 Apr; 26(3):341-346. PMID: 30994411

Early diagnosis and prompt therapy of diabetic retinopathy (DR) are essential to prevent visual loss, but access of the diabetic population to regular fundus examination by an ophthalmologist remains a...

Coordinated regional care of myocardial infarction in a rural area in Brazil: Minas Telecardio Project 2

Marino B, Ribeiro A, Alkmim M, Antunes A, Boersma E, Marcolino M

Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes . 2018 Feb; 2(3):215-224. PMID: 29474619

Aims: In Brazil, there are considerable disparities in access to healthcare. The aim of this study was to assess how implementation of a coordinated regional management protocol for patients with...

The Experience of a Sustainable Large Scale Brazilian Telehealth Network

Marcolino M, Figueira R, Santos J, Cardoso C, Ribeiro A, Alkmim M

Telemed J E Health . 2016 May; 22(11):899-908. PMID: 27167901

Background: In Brazil, the majority of healthcare resources are concentrated in the largest cities, whereas most communities lack proper healthcare assistance in primary care and have difficulties accessing specialists and...

Speech therapy teleconsultations of a public telehealth service in a developing country

Lucena A, Alkmim M, Garcia V, Couto E, Marcolino M

Stud Health Technol Inform . 2015 Aug; 216:986. PMID: 26262288

Our aim is to assess speech therapy teleconsultations performed by the Telehealth Network of Minas Gerais, a public telehealth service that attends 722 cities in Brazil, to demonstrate the importance...

[Telehealth support for primary health care in remote municipalities in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil]

Marcolino M, Alkmim M, Guerra Pezzini Assis T, Sousa L, Ribeiro A

Rev Panam Salud Publica . 2014 Sep; 35(5-6):345-52. PMID: 25211560

Objective: To analyze the use, effectiveness, and resolubility of teleconsultation services provided to primary care units by the Telehealth Network of Minas Gerais, a public service providing teleconsultation and telediagnosis...

Improving patient access to specialized health care: the Telehealth Network of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Alkmim M, Figueira R, Marcolino M, Cardoso C, de Abreu M, Cunha L, et al.

Bull World Health Organ . 2012 May; 90(5):373-8. PMID: 22589571

Problem: The Brazilian population lacks equitable access to specialized health care and diagnostic tests, especially in remote municipalities, where health professionals often feel isolated and staff turnover is high. Telehealth...

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Cost-benefit of the telecardiology service in the state of Minas Gerais: Minas Telecardio Project

Andrade M, Maia A, Cardoso C, Alkmim M, Ribeiro A

Arq Bras Cardiol . 2011 Aug; 97(4):307-16. PMID: 21808852

Background: Telecardiology is a tool that can aid in cardiovascular care, mainly in towns located in remote areas. However, economic assessments on this subject are scarce and have yielded controversial...