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Telehealth expanded access across care levels in São Paulo

A healthcare professional in a white coat with a stethoscope holds a smartphone in both hands, appearing to conduct a telehealth consultation.
Research area:MedicinePublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthTelemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

What the study found

Telehealth was found to be a feasible strategy across all levels of health care in São Paulo State’s experience within Brazil’s Unified Health System. The study reports that even limited implementation was associated with expanded access and service coverage.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors suggest that telehealth may be relevant for expanding access within a public health system. They conclude that it can work across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care, and that even small-scale use may help broaden coverage.

What the researchers tested

The article analyzes São Paulo State’s experience with telehealth across the three levels of health care. The abstract does not provide additional details about the study design, data sources, or specific telehealth services examined.

What worked and what didn't

According to the abstract, telehealth worked as a feasible strategy across all levels of care. The findings also indicate that limited-scale implementation still contributed to expanded access and service coverage. The abstract does not describe any specific components that did not work.

What to keep in mind

The available summary gives only a brief account of the study, so detailed methods, measures, and limitations are not described. The findings are presented for São Paulo State’s experience and should be understood within that scope.

Key points

  • Telehealth was found to be feasible across all three levels of health care.
  • The study says limited-scale implementation still expanded access and service coverage.
  • The article focuses on São Paulo State’s experience in Brazil’s Unified Health System.
  • The abstract does not describe the study design or data sources.
  • No specific limitations are described in the available summary.

Disclosure

Research title:
Telehealth expanded access across care levels in São Paulo
Authors:
Marcele S S Buto, Gabrielli Barbosa de Carvalho, Michelle Louvaes Garcia, Maria Cristina C L B de Andrade, Roberta R de Lima, Giovanni G Cerri, Carlos R R Carvalho
Institutions:
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Secretaria da Saúde, Ministério da Saúde
Publication date:
2026-01-26
DOI:
10.2196/86254
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