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Assessing perceived needs for telepathology implementation in Colombia: a baseline study from Red GLORIA

  • By

  • Marcela Gomez-Suarez

  • Gabriel E. Acelas-Gonzalez

  • Andrés Mosquera-Zamudio

  • Julian C. Riaño-Moreno

  • Gabriela Guerron-Gomez

  • Maria Camila Restrepo-Guarnizo

  • Rafael Parra-Medina

  • May 12, 2026

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    Cancer diagnosis in Colombia faces significant delays and disparities, particularly in rural areas with limited access to subspecialty pathology.

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    A mixed-methods study revealed that 100% of pathologists surveyed felt the need for subspecialist assistance in complex oncological cases.

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    Despite 86% awareness of telepathology, 63.2% of pathologists had not implemented it, though 94% believed slide scanners could improve diagnosis speed.

  • 4

    Qualitative findings highlighted obstacles such as administrative hurdles, logistical issues, and professional isolation affecting telepathology adoption.

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    Project GLORIA aims to create a national telepathology network to connect general pathology labs with specialists, improving diagnostic access and collaboration.

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Assessing perceived needs for telepathology implementation in Colombia: a baseline study from Red GLORIA

  • by Marcela Gomez-Suarez, Gabriel E. Acelas-Gonzalez, Andrés Mosquera-Zamudio, Julian C. Riaño-Moreno, Gabriela Guerron-Gomez, Maria Camila Restrepo-Guarnizo, Rafael Parra-Medina

  • May 12, 2026

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