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Carlo Balzereit1, Nariani Souza Galvão1, Hadelândia Milon de Oliveira1
1Universidade Federal do Amazonas. Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
Objectives:
to develop a sustainable and innovative business model in enterostomal therapy integrating digital health technologies.
Methods:
a methodological study of technological development.
Results:
"Amazon Care - Digital Enterostomal Therapy" is a conceptual prototype in a portfolio, based on theoretical frameworks and the research team's practical experience, and can be adapted to different social contexts. Strengths - provision of specialized services and the use of digital technologies; weaknesses - dependence on technological infrastructure and the need for continuous training of professionals; opportunities - expansion of services to other specialties and strategic partnerships; threats - competition from telehealthcare services and regulatory challenges.
Conclusions:
the business model can support nurses' practice through access to specialized care in rural and remote areas of the Amazon.
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