Memorias de investigación
Research Publications in journals:
Design and Technical Validation of a Telemedicine Service for Rural Healthcare in Ecuador
Year:2018

Research Areas
  • Electronic technology and of the communications

Information
Abstract
Telemedicine makes it possible to improve patient healthcare, using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and telecommunication equipment to transfer information and give remote access to medical services.1,2 A component of telemedicine is teleconsultation between professionals, supported by the exchange of clinical information and videoconferencing, provided in rural areas where medical expertise is limited with access to specialized care.3,4 Moreover, the use of teleconsultation application as a learning resource is described in several experiences in the literature.5,6 This telemedicine application is a useful teaching methodology for developing practicebased learning and clinical skills for the writing of case studies at all stages (students, graduates, and specialists).7 Training examples include telepathology,8 the teledermatology,9,10 and surgical training.
International
Si
JCR
Si
Title
Telemedicine and e-Health
ISBN
1530-5627
Impact factor JCR
2,165
Impact info
Volume
24
10.1089/tmj.2017.0130
Journal number
7
From page
544
To page
551
Month
SIN MES
Ranking
Participants

Research Group, Departaments and Institutes related
  • Creador: Grupo de Investigación: Grupo de Bioingeniería y Telemedicina
  • Centro o Instituto I+D+i: Centro de tecnología Biomédica CTB
  • Departamento: Tecnología Fotónica y Bioingeniería