Arquivos de Asma, Alergia e Imunologia
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Arquivos de Asma, Alergia e Imunologia
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Conhecimentos e práticas sobre telemedicina entre alergistas e imunologistas brasileiros

Telemedicine knowledge and practices among Brazilian allergists and immunologists

Renan Augusto Pereira; Paula de Sá Barreto; Ana Carolina da Matta Ain; Juliano Coelho Philippi; Anna Clara Rabha; Valéria Soraya de Farias Sales; Norma de Paula M. Rubini; Dirceu Solé; Emanuel Sarinho; Herberto Jose Chong-Neto

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Introdução: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as características das práticas de telemedicina (TM) entre médicos alergistas/ imunologistas (A/I) brasileiros e avaliar seu conhecimento sobre as recomendações regulatórias. Métodos: Uma pesquisa eletrônica autorreferida foi enviada por e-mail uma vez por semana entre agosto e outubro/2021 a 2.600 médicos A/I brasileiros. Resultados: 205 (7,9%) participantes preencheram os formulários. 143 (70,2%) médicos usaram TM em sua prática clínica, e 184 (89,9%) nunca o usaram antes da pandemia de COVID-19. Dentre os médicos, 192 (93,8%) utilizaram a TM para consultas de acompanhamento, 186 (91%) para verificação de exames complementares e 136 (66,7%) nas primeiras consultas. Cento e quarenta e três médicos A/I (70,2%) sentiram-se seguros em seu diagnóstico por meio da TM, e 7 (3,5%) responderam que não conseguiram encontrar um diagnóstico correto usando a TM. Os principais benefícios da TM relatados foram: maior acessibilidade, principalmente em áreas mais distantes 159 (77,6%), redução dos custos de deslocamento 158 (77,1%) e segurança quanto à transmissão do COVID-19 145 (71,2%). Por outro lado, algumas desvantagens da TM foram listadas pelos participantes: ausência de exame físico 183 (89,7%), relação médico-paciente fragilizada 59 (28,8%) e problemas de Internet 45 (22%). Em relação ao campo jurídico/ético, 105 (51,4%) dos especialistas aplicaram o termo de consentimento e 34 (16,7%) registraram a teleconsulta, ambas as etapas exigidas em uma consulta de TM, conforme recomendações regulatórias locais. Além disso, plataformas online inadequadas para TM, como aplicativos de mídia social e programas de reuniões online não específicos, foram relatadas como sendo usadas por 131 (64,1%) dos participantes. Oitenta (40%) não leram as declarações e recomendações oficiais que regulamentam a prática da TM no Brasil. Conclusões: Observouse um uso crescente de TM no Brasil, influenciado principalmente pela pandemia de COVID-19. Apesar de ser ferramenta útil na pandemia, com vantagens e desvantagens, há necessidade de conhecer as recomendações regulatórias.

Palavras-chave

Telemedicina, consulta remota, alergia e imunologia.

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of telemedicine (TM) practices among Brazilian allergists/immunologists (A/I) and to assess their knowledge of regulatory recommendations. Methods: A self-report electronic survey was sent by email once a week between August and October 2021 to 2,600 Brazilian A/I physicians. Results: A total of 205 (7.9%) participants completed the survey. TM was used in clinical practice by 143 (70.2%) physicians, and 184 (89.9%) had never used it before the COVID-19 pandemic. Among participants, 192 (93.8%) used TM for follow-up consultations, 186 (91%) for checking complementary exams, and 136 (66.7%) for first consultations. The number of A/I physicians (70.2%) that felt confident in their diagnosis using TM was 143, and 7 (3.5%) reported that they could not reach the correct diagnosis using TM. Participants reported that the main benefits of TM were greater accessibility, especially in more distant areas (159, 77.6%), reduced travel costs (158, 77.1%), and safety regarding the transmission of COVID-19 (145, 71.2%). Conversely, the lack of physical examination (183, 89.7%), poor doctor-patient relationship (59, 28.8%), and internet connection problems (45, 22%) were mentioned as disadvantages. Regarding legal/ethical aspects, 105 (51.4%) physicians reported applying a consent form and 34 (16.7%) reported making a record of the teleconsultation, both of which are required for TM consultations, according to local regulatory recommendations. The use of inappropriate online platforms for TM, such as social media applications and nonspecific online meeting programs, was reported by 131 (64.1%) participants. Eighty (40%) participants did not read the official statements and recommendations that regulate the practice of TM in Brazil. Conclusions: An increasing use of TM was observed in Brazil, mainly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being a useful tool in the pandemic, with advantages and disadvantages, physicians should have knowledge of regulatory recommendations.

Keywords

Telemedicine, remote consultation, allergy and immunology.

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