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Fernandes BA, Alves B, Matosinhos AC, Calácio e Silva BL, Dias R, Hasparyk UG, Damásio J, Bastos FM, Simões e Silva AC. The use and role of telemedicine in maternal fetal medicine around the world: an up-to-date. HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 13:365-372. [PMID: 36846740 PMCID: PMC9942621 DOI: 10.1007/s12553-023-00742-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
Abstract
Purpose The aim of this narrative review is to sumarize data about the use and role of telemedicine in maternal fetal medicine (MFM). Methods We searched pubmed and scopus to find articles about telemedicine in MFM by using the terms telmedicine or telehealth and maternal fetal medicine. Results Telehealth has been widely used for several medical specialties. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telehealth has gained investment and further research. Even though telemedicine in MFM has not been frequently applied, from 2020 onwards it has increased in both implementation and acceptance worldwide. The need to screen the patients in overloaded centers in a pandemic scenario required telemedicine in MFM, which has exhibited consistently good results concerning health and budget. The aim of this study was to review the telehealth programs and research focused on MFM around the world. Few studies have been applied to MFM and even fewer in developing and undeveloped countries. The majority of studies were concentrated in the USA and in Europe. Conclusion Further research is needed, especially in non-developed countries, to comprehend the potential role of telemedicine in MFM for improving the life quality of the patients, health professionals, and to be cost-efficient.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bruna Achtschin Fernandes
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
| | - Ana Carolina Matosinhos
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
| | - Raphael Dias
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
| | - Ursula Gramiscelli Hasparyk
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Service of Fetal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
| | - Fernando Macedo Bastos
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Service of Fetal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
| | - Ana Cristina Simões e Silva
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
- Department of Pediatrcs, Faculty of Medicine, UFMG. Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Faculty of Medicine, UFMG, Avenida Alfredo Balena, 190, 2nd floor, room #281, 30130-100 Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil
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