HOME IMAGING DIAGNOSIS AROUND THE WORLD: MARKET RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS

The performance of diagnostic imaging at home has grown with the advancement of telemedicine. However, there is a lack of well-defined guidelines and safety standards. Objective: To map and characterize companies that perform diagnostic imaging at home, and the laws that regulate these services worldwide. Methods: The study uses documentary analysis with a quantitative and qualitative approach. A market survey was conducted that included companies that offered diagnostic imaging services at home and a documentary survey that covered national laws and regulations on these services. Both surveys were conducted via Google, based on relevance. Quantitative data were analyzed by absolute and relative frequency, and qualitative data were analyzed by Bardin's content analysis. Results: Twelve countries had companies that performed this type of service, distributed in different socioeconomic contexts and mostly performed x-rays and ultrasounds. Sixteen regulatory documents related to nine countries were included. The results presented different approaches grouped into the following categories: security, privacy, clinical documentation, application criteria, equipment and diagnostic teams. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of developing and regulating home diagnostic services to meet the specific needs of the population, ensuring higher quality of service.