Evaluation of nurse's performance in telemedicine

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Cardiology
• Telemedicine

Background:

• The integration of telemedicine in cardiology is expanding.
• Understanding the nurse's role is vital for program success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the nurse's role in a Telemedicine Program in Cardiology in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study conducted with 19 nurses at Emergency Care Units.
• Data collected via an online instrument with open and closed questions.
• Analysis using the discourse of the collective subject.

Main Results:

• The study involved 19 nurses, predominantly female, with a mean age of 30.
• Identified nurses' knowledge of the Telemedicine Program and their developed actions.
• Mapped the program's assistance flow.

Conclusions:

• Nurses in Telecardiology are essential for patient assistance.
• They play a key role in continuing education, patient monitoring, and training.