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A strategic roadmap for telehealth in the community of Portuguese-speaking countries

The health agenda within the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa—CPLP) was strengthened in 2008 with the creation of the Strategic Plan for Cooperation in Health (PECS/CPLP) that was signed in May 2009 by all CPLP Ministers of Health. This plan outlined seven strategic areas and 21 development projects with an […]
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The role of Primary Healthcare in the coordination of Health Care Networks in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Lisbon region, Portugal

Considering the trajectory of Rio de Janeiro e Lisboa region regarding strengths of the their health local systems to achieve health for all and equity, the study aimed to compare the organization of the Primary Healthcare from both regions, searching to identify the advancement which in terms of the Delivery Health Networks’ coordination. It is […]
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Implementation of telemedicine in Cape Verde: Influencing factors

INTRODUCTION: Telemedicine is the provision of health services, where distance is a critical factor, using information and communication technologies. Cape Verde has bet on using this tool to increase access of the population of its islands to specialized care. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Qualitative study, covering the period between 2013 and 2014. It uses document analysis, […]
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How can information systems provide support to nurses’ hand hygiene performance? Using gamification and indoor location to improve hand hygiene awareness and reduce hospital infections

Hospital-acquired infections are still amongst the major problems health systems are facing. Their occurrence can lead to higher morbidity and mortality rates, increased length of hospital stay, and higher costs for both hospital and patients. Performing hand hygiene is a simple and inexpensive prevention measure, but healthcare workers’ compliance with it is often far from […]
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GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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