International Conference on Telehealth Issues

Telehealth has driven significant transformations in the delivery of healthcare services, the management of clinical information, and health training processes, fostering new care dynamics mediated by digital technologies. In this context, the International Conference on Telehealth Issues brought together academic experiences focused on the analysis of hospital information systems, electronic health records, interoperability, tele-education, and tele-nursing as strategic components of the digital transformation of the healthcare sector.

The case studies presented address the role of health information systems and electronic health records as tools for clinical and administrative management, highlighting the need to strengthen processes related to interoperability, information security, and timely access to clinical data. It also examines the guiding principles proposed by international organizations to steer digital transformation in health, emphasizing aspects related to connectivity, governance, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, and human rights.

The document also presents experiences related to the integration of telehealth with health promotion, risk management, and health education, highlighting the potential of tele-education and tele-nursing to expand coverage, strengthen self-care processes, and facilitate continuity of care across different population contexts. Similarly, it acknowledges the challenges associated with regulation, training of human resources, and implementation of technological solutions adapted to social and territorial needs.

The reflections presented demonstrate how digital transformation in health has fostered new forms of care, learning, and clinical management, strengthening the integration of information technologies, health services, and educational processes in telehealth settings.