Evaluation and monitoring of tele - care in pediatric patients of the oncology service

Abstract

Childhood cancer is mostly considered a chronic disease. Information about the disease and treatments is a necessity
present in all family members, in the first moments it can be difficult to understand and remember why clear information and
simple it will allow a better understanding. The new information technologies make it possible to establish infinite connections
and the field of Health, has not escaped this phenomenon, they have jumped into the health arena terms such as "Tele care"
or "Tele-Nursing" , which refers to the use of information and communications technologies. Objective: to evaluate the benefits
of implementing Tics in the continuity of care in pediatric cancer patients and their family. Material and Method: descriptive -
evaluative study, the population was of 9 patients who joined the Telecare Project. Interviews, records and checklist were used. The program has been implemented for 6 months in the institution, this evaluation corresponds to a first stage of its development. Results: these are analyzed according to the dimensions of Needs Assessment, Evaluation of conceptualization and logic of the program, Process evaluation and Evaluation of results. Conclusion: This study has allowed us to determine Tele Care as a tool that helps us improve nursing care, also increases communication processes and allows continuity of care.