Use of Teleradiology in Distance Education, research and improvement of health care services for population in Brazil, Latin America.

Congress:

ECR 2013

Poster Number:

C-2338

Type:

Educational Exhibit

Keywords:

Education and training, Health policy and practice, Education, Computer Applications-Teleradiology, Teleradiology, PACS, eHealth, Computer applications

Authors:

L. A. Messina¹, A. Monteiro², A. A. S. M. D. Santos³, E. Rogacheski⁴, G. D'Ipollito⁵, B. Hochhegger⁶; ¹Vitória - Espirito Santo/BR, ²Rio de Janeiro/BR, ³Niterói - Rio de Janeiro, RJ/BR, ⁴Curitiba , Pa/BR, ⁵São Paulo/BR, ⁶Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul/BR

DOI:

10.1594/ecr2013/C-2338

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/ecr2013/C-2338

Fig. 1: Brazilian global integration by RNP (National Research and Education Network).

Fig. 2: Cyberinfrastructure - the Brazilian National Research and Education Network...

Fig. 3: Connectivity among Brazilian university hospitals.

Fig. 4: The evolution of Telemedicine University Network (RUTE) in Brazil.

Learning objectives

Demonstrate the Brazilian experience in the use of teleradiology for distance education, research and improvement of heath care services through the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in Radiology of Brazilian TelemedicineUniversity Network (RUTE)

Background

Brazil is a country with continental dimensions which still presents asymmetry concerning health services supply Brazilian Telemedicine UniversityNetwork (RUTE) is a program supported by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry MCTI. It is executed by the Brazilian National Research andEducation Network [Internet2- Brazil] which provides bandwidth connection (10 Gbps) for university hospitals may connect among themselves and with other national and international research educational centers. (Figures 1-4). Brazilian National Research andEducation Network, operating since 1991, today presenting a 280% increase in aggregate capacity, 15 states...

Imaging findings OR Procedure details

Telemedicine University Network RUTE establishment of the organizational and technological infrastructure: national coordination, advisory committeemade up of telemedicine experts of the country’s best teaching and research institutions and interest groups on specific health areas (SIGs). Until now, Brazilian Teleradiology SIGs include: Pediatric Radiology, Neuroradiology, Thoracic Radiology, Abdominal Radiology and MedicalResidency/Specialization in Radiology (Figures 5-9). Monthly virtual meetings including discussion on difficult cases for second opinion, classes to update and to refresh and seminars. The access is free with previousinvitation through a specific mailing. Every meeting...

Conclusion

The Radiological SIGs represents a major advance for improving the comprehensive training of the radiologists and promotes the integration with theBrazilian and international medical entities.

References

[1]Telemedicine University Network. Accessible in http://rute.rnp.br/ [2] Telehealth Brazil Networks. Accessible in http://www.telessaudebrasil.org.br/php/index.php [3] Brazilian College of Radiology. Accessible in http://www.cbr.org.br/ [4] Telehealth Center of State University of Rio de Janeiro. Accessible in www.telessaude.uerj.br