Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud from Coursera

En este curso se busca brindar las herramientas básicas para cualquier profesional de salud que desee ofrecer atención virtual por cualquier plataforma que le permita una videollamada. Cómo todo principiante esto representa un desafío al incorporar nuevas herramientas en la atención clínica del paciente. Pero lo más importante es dar el primer paso y descubrir las nuevas posibilidades que las tecnologías en comunicación pueden ofrecer.

Estar detrás de un monitor puede en un primer instante considerarse una barrera para acercarnos al paciente angustiado y para esto se han planteado una serie de recomendaciones para conducir entrevistas empáticas en entornos virtuales. A su vez también debemos reconocer que posiblemente la telemedicina irá incorporándose como una modalidad estándar de cuidado a los pacientes por lo que es necesario integrarlo a nuestra práctica de forma paulatina y con guía de expertos en el tema.

En este curso también se revisará que Asociaciones Médicas e Instituciones Educativas han girado su mirada a la necesidad de solventar las limitantes de la lejanía geográfica de poblaciones que se encuentran en localidades distantes para impulsar la equidad en atención a salud y puedan tener un acceso oportuno a los servicios de salud de alta calidad.

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Comunicación efectiva en entornos virtuales y a distancia

Trasladar un encuentro clínico con el paciente hacia un escenario virtual puede representar un reto para profesionales de la salud novatos o experimentados por igual, ya que mucho de los recursos que eran utilizados para hacer efectiva la comunicación como el tacto, la postura o los movimientos de las manos, son imposibles de trasladar a una interacción por tecnología. No obstante, esto no significa que todo está perdido, sino que debemos incorporar nuevos recursos para facilitar dinámicas que tengan al paciente en el centro.

Conducción de una entrevista empática

Un reto al conducir entrevistas en entornos virtuales es lograr que los pacientes puedan ver al profesional de la salud detrás de la pantalla. Esto se refiere a demostrar todos los atributos que hacen a este profesional único, el trato y cercanía que demuestra es lo que hace que regresen a esta consulta teniendo diferentes opciones para elegir. Trasladar los elementos como la empatía, que hacen de este encuentro clínico único es una tarea que requiere práctica para su planeación, pero sobre todo consciencia de las dinámicas y estrategias que pueden favorecerla o obstaculizarla.

Estrategias de educación para el apego a tratamiento médico

La pandemia ha condicionado totalmente nuestra práctica médica asistencial y la telemedicina ha adquirido un inusitado protagonismo, conviviendo en el momento actual con el modelo tradicional presencial. Este nuevo enfoque en la valoración de nuestros pacientes no puede competir con la entrevista clínica presencial y la exploración física de algunas especialidades médicas. Sin embargo, la telemedicina cada vez adquirirá mayor importancia, por lo que es necesario gestionar de manera adecuada su integración en nuestra práctica del día a día.

Modelos integrados de teleeducación y telesalud

Las universidades tradicionalmente forman a sus alumnos en un modelo de atención personal presencial. En la mayoría de las instituciones de salud se ofrecen servicios en los que el paciente acude a una cita que depende de la capacidad física de las instalaciones del hospital, clínica o centro de salud. En la actualidad, las instituciones educativas han girado su mirada a la necesidad de solventar las limitantes del espacio físico de manera que las personas que se encuentran en localidades distantes puedan tener acceso oportuno a servicios de salud de alta calidad.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines componentes para una atención sanitaria virtual

Instruye sobre formas de mejorar la comunicación no verbal

Incluye consejos para fortalecer las relaciones empáticas con el paciente

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Learners who complete Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Telemedicine Physician

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Virtual Health Coach

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Health Literacy Specialist

Health Literacy Specialists work to improve the ability of individuals to understand and use health information. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides strategies for effective communication and patient education in virtual environments, which is important for ensuring that patients have the knowledge and skills they need to manage their health.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute and close projects to achieve specific goals and objectives. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides an overview of emerging technologies in healthcare, including telemedicine and virtual health platforms, and strategies for managing projects related to the implementation and integration of these technologies.

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Medical Researcher

Medical Researchers conduct research to advance the understanding of diseases and develop new treatments. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides an overview of emerging technologies in healthcare, including telemedicine and virtual health platforms, and strategies for designing and conducting research studies using these technologies.

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Health Informatics Specialist

Health Informatics Specialists design, implement and manage health information systems to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides an overview of emerging technologies in healthcare, including telemedicine and virtual health platforms, and strategies for integrating these technologies into healthcare systems.

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Health Policy Analyst

Health Policy Analysts research, develop and evaluate health policies and programs. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides an overview of the evolving healthcare landscape, including the increasing use of technology in healthcare delivery. The course also provides strategies for analyzing and evaluating health policies and programs, which is essential for ensuring that policies are effective and equitable.

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Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a physician and perform a variety of tasks, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing patient counseling. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides strategies for conducting empathetic interviews in virtual environments, which is important for building strong patient relationships and ensuring continuity of care.

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Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinators facilitate patient care by working closely with patients and their families to provide education and support, and by coordinating care plans with healthcare providers. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it covers strategies for conducting empathetic interviews in virtual environments, which is important for building strong patient relationships and ensuring continuity of care.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses provide direct patient care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides strategies for conducting empathetic interviews in virtual environments, which is important for building strong patient relationships and ensuring continuity of care.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners provide primary and specialized healthcare services to patients across the lifespan. This course may be useful for individuals in this role as it provides strategies for conducting empathetic interviews in virtual environments, which is important for building strong patient relationships and ensuring continuity of care.

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Medical Writer

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Public Health Educator

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Pharmacist

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Healthcare Communications Manager

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