Implementación de una jornada virtual de telesalud y capacitación masiva para personas mayores chilenas y estudiantes de la salud. Impacto en la cobertura

• Myriam Gutiérrez ^[1] ; Jorge Mauro ; Javiera Asecio ; Fabrizio Acevedo ; Javiera Herrada ; Constanza Torres ; Carolina Delgado ; Gerardo Fasce
  1. [1] Universidad Mayor Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud
• Localización: Revista Médica de Chile, ISSN-e 0034-9887, Vol. 151, Nº. 1, 2023, págs. 61-71
• Idioma: español
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Implementation of a virtual telehealth course for Chilean older adults and health students
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  • Background: Aging increases the vulnerability to diseases and environmental changes such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth and tele-education are vital to prevent the deleterious effects of prolonged confinement, and to train the community, and constantly rotating medical students and health professionals. Aim: To assess the perception and impact of an online course about healthy aging aimed at the community and health care professionals. Material and Methods: An open online one-day course to promote healthy aging was carried out. A cross-sectional online survey about the course was answered by 386 attendants and a knowledge test was applied to 114 people. Results: Seventy-five percent of respondents attended the course synchronously. Of these, 79% were women, 20% were older people and 53% were caregivers of an older person. All respondents acquired new knowledge and were willing to participate again. The frequency of interest about self-care is three times greater than about caring for another person, In an older person, the interest is 101 more times about self-care than caring for another person. Ninety five percent of respondents felt more active and 84% felt more accompanied. Conclusions: The course facilitated access to information on the promotion of active and healthy aging in the community with a favorable perception and a positive impact. The coverage for older people with a digital gap should be improved.