[An overview of Telehealth experiences in Peru]
1Instituto Nacional de Salud, Lima, Perú
Abstract:
This article presents the main experiences of telehealth conducted in Peru between 2002 and 2010. It analyzes information from published literature and unpublished documents about experiences of public and private Telehealth. From this information, 26 experts were consulted about the characteristics of the identified Telehealth experiences. A database of 38 experiences, which are described and analyzed in this publication was produced. Reflections and recommendations are presented to expand the use of Telehealth in Peru.
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