Aproximación a la capacidad instalada de equipos de tomografía computarizada en Colombia
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Este estudio se enmarca en el contexto de la creciente demanda de tecnologías médicas avanzadas, como la tomografía computarizada (TAC), en un sistema de salud que enfrenta importantes desafíos de equidad y acceso. La investigación se centra en evaluar la distribución y la capacidad instalada de equipos TAC a lo largo del país, así como en analizar la disponibilidad del talento humano especializado necesario para operarlos de manera eficiente. El objetivo es aportar al conocimiento en temas organizacionales y de gestión de recursos en el sector salud, especialmente en lo relacionado con la planificación estratégica y la mejora del acceso a diagnósticos avanzados. Para ello, se empleó un enfoque metodológico basado en el análisis de datos provenientes de fuentes como el Registro Especial de Prestadores (REPS), el Observatorio de Talento Humano en Salud (OTHS), el Sistema de Información Hospitalaria (SIHO) y registros de importaciones. Los principales resultados evidencian una notable concentración de estos equipos en áreas urbanas, con una considerable carencia de recursos en zonas rurales, lo que impacta directamente en la equidad del acceso a servicios diagnósticos críticos. Adicionalmente, se observa que, a nivel nacional, la relación entre radiólogos y equipos TAC es adecuada, sin embargo, se presentan desigualdades significativas en algunas regiones, donde la relación es insuficiente para cubrir la demanda, lo que afecta el uso efectivo de la tecnología. Las implicaciones de estos hallazgos subrayan la necesidad de una planificación más inclusiva y equitativa, que considere tanto la distribución de los equipos como la formación del talento humano. Las conclusiones destacan el papel crucial que pueden desempeñar soluciones innovadoras como la teleradiología, la cual permite aprovechar los recursos disponibles en las zonas más desarrolladas del país para compensar la falta de especialistas en regiones desatendidas, contribuyendo así a una mayor equidad en el acceso a los servicios de salud avanzados.
This study takes into account the context of the growing demand for advanced medical technologies, such as computed tomography (CT), in a healthcare system facing significant challenges in terms of equity and access. The research focuses on evaluating the distribution and installed capacity of CT systems across the country, as well as analyzing the availability of human resources needed to operate them efficiently. The objective is to contribute to the knowledge of organizational and resource management issues in the health sector, particularly in relation to strategic planning and improving access to advanced diagnostics. For this purpose, a methodological approach was employed based on the analysis of data from sources such as the Registro Especial de Prestadores (REPS), the Observatorio de Talento Humano en Salud (OTHS), the Sistema de Información Hospitalaria (SIHO), and import records. The main findings reveal a notable concentration of this systems in urban areas, with a considerable lack of resources in rural areas, directly impacting the equity of access to critical diagnostic services. Additionally, it was observed that, at the national level, the ratio between radiologists and CT equipment is adequate; however, significant disparities are present in some regions where the ratio is insufficient to meet the demand, affecting the effective use of the technology. The implications of these findings underscore the need for more inclusive and equitable planning, which considers both the distribution of equipment and the training of human talent. The conclusions highlight the crucial role that innovative solutions such as teleradiology can play, allowing available resources in the more developed areas of the country to be leveraged to compensate for the lack of specialists in underserved regions, thereby contributing to greater equity in access to advanced healthcare services.
This study takes into account the context of the growing demand for advanced medical technologies, such as computed tomography (CT), in a healthcare system facing significant challenges in terms of equity and access. The research focuses on evaluating the distribution and installed capacity of CT systems across the country, as well as analyzing the availability of human resources needed to operate them efficiently. The objective is to contribute to the knowledge of organizational and resource management issues in the health sector, particularly in relation to strategic planning and improving access to advanced diagnostics. For this purpose, a methodological approach was employed based on the analysis of data from sources such as the Registro Especial de Prestadores (REPS), the Observatorio de Talento Humano en Salud (OTHS), the Sistema de Información Hospitalaria (SIHO), and import records. The main findings reveal a notable concentration of this systems in urban areas, with a considerable lack of resources in rural areas, directly impacting the equity of access to critical diagnostic services. Additionally, it was observed that, at the national level, the ratio between radiologists and CT equipment is adequate; however, significant disparities are present in some regions where the ratio is insufficient to meet the demand, affecting the effective use of the technology. The implications of these findings underscore the need for more inclusive and equitable planning, which considers both the distribution of equipment and the training of human talent. The conclusions highlight the crucial role that innovative solutions such as teleradiology can play, allowing available resources in the more developed areas of the country to be leveraged to compensate for the lack of specialists in underserved regions, thereby contributing to greater equity in access to advanced healthcare services.
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computed tomography, healthcare equity, resource distribution, installed capacity, medical human resources, tomografía computarizada, equidad en salud, distribución de recursos, capacidad instalada, talento humano en salud
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