Open AccessApp prototype for telehealth of patients with Traumatic Brain Injury – Startups in neurology
Author(s) -
Izabella Pereira de Oliveira,
Letícia Leal Perucelo,
Yullie Inaiêh Procópio de Carvalho,
Letícia Moraes de Aquino
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.5327/1516-3180.375
Subject(s) - telehealth , traumatic brain injury , health professionals , acquired brain injury , medical emergency , psychology , telemedicine , health care , medicine , physical therapy , rehabilitation , psychiatry , economics , economic growth
Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a brain insult caused by an external mechanical force that can lead to physical, behavioral and cognitive chronic deficitsneedingmultiprofissionalteamrehabilitation. With the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals with disabilities had reduced access and continuity of health care, making telehealth appear as an opportunity. Design and settings: This study is being developed and incubated at University Center São Camilo- SP. Objectives: To develop a continuous health care app for this patients, conecting them with professionals. Methods: Search Information on main health databases in telehealth and TBI for the development of an app prototype. Results: An app prototype as a tool of continous treatment for patients with TBI; to offer a virtual and individual service, assisted by a multiprofessional team. Professionals and patients can register in the app, after an initial process. On the experimental period, patients can get simple evaluation of funcionality and general exercises (as an introduction to online home care). After this period, a month fee will be charge, and they will be directed to contact professionals, with the possibility of online continuity or face-to-face scheduling. Conclusion: telehealth, through a simple app, can guarantee continuity of care, reducing travel, and connecting professionals.