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The ATIPAN project: a community-based digital health strategy toward UHC
Pia Regina Fatima C Zamora1, Jimuel Celeste1, Roselle Leah Rivera2
1Center for Informatics, University of San Agustin, General Luna Street, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines.
Oxford Open Digital Health
|April 15, 2025
Summary
The ATIPAN Project improved health services for vulnerable populations in the Philippines using telemedicine. This digital strategy offers a sustainable model for Universal Health Care (UHC) in underserved areas.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Marginalized and vulnerable communities often face significant barriers to accessing healthcare services.
- The Philippines aims to achieve Universal Health Care (UHC), necessitating innovative delivery models.
- Digital strategies are increasingly recognized for their potential to bridge healthcare gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the implementation of the ATIPAN Project's telemedicine component in Western Visayas, Philippines.
- To evaluate the output and potential utilization of this digital strategy for Universal Health Care (UHC).
- To identify hindrances and solutions for sustainable healthcare delivery in marginalized communities.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a telemedicine component across 10 partner communities.
- Documentation of project outputs and utilization data.
- Analysis of challenges encountered and solutions developed over a 2-year period.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of telemedicine services in 10 partner communities.
- Identification of key hindrances and effective solutions for project sustainability.
- Demonstration of the ATIPAN model's potential for UHC realization.
Conclusions:
- The ATIPAN Project's telemedicine model is a viable strategy for enhancing healthcare access in marginalized areas.
- The project provides valuable insights into overcoming challenges in digital health implementation.
- Adoption of the ATIPAN model nationwide could significantly advance Universal Health Care in the Philippines.
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