Implementation of the ECHO® telementoring model for the treatment of patients with hepatitis C.

摘要: Objectives To implement the ECHO telementoring model for hepatitis C and to evaluate its outcomes in health providers. Methods Following model, an teleECHO clinic was established at Hospital Italiano Argentina. The provides support training physicians from Patagonia who treat patients with C. In order outcomes, completed a survey focused on skills competence before after six months of participating project. consisted 10 questions, which participants rated 1 7 (1 no ability; highest ability). To analyze difference participation project, Wilcoxon signed-rank test used. Results During first implementation total 14 12 sites agreed participate survey. median age 42 years. Participants' primary specialties were Hepatology (55%), Infectious Diseases (25%), General Practice (10%), other (10%). A significant improvement observed all evaluated fields month clinic, namely fibrosis staging, determining appropriate candidates treatment, selecting HCV treatment. addition, their general interest increased. Conclusions We successfully replicated implemented Physicians improved ability provide best practice care Hepatitis This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved