GLORIA Project: Survey on Telepathology Needs Among Colombian Pathologists

A mixed-methods baseline study assessing the perceived needs for telepathology implementation in Colombia. Quantitative data were collected from a national survey of 57 ASOCOLPAT-registered pathologists, supplemented by qualitative interviews with 11 general pathologists. The dataset was authored by Marcela Gomez-Suarez and last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze barriers to telemedicine adoption based on reported administrative authorization and logistical delays.
• Model regional disparities in healthcare access based on reported consultation response times ranging from 1 to over 30 days.
• Assess professional support needs based on themes of diagnostic uncertainty, legal responsibility, and professional isolation.
• Evaluate technology readiness based on reported familiarity with telepathology (86%) versus actual routine use (63.2% never used).

Strengths

• Includes both quantitative (n=57) and qualitative (n=11) data points, providing mixed-methods depth.
• Reports specific, actionable statistics such as 100% of participants needing subspecialist support and 94% believing slide scanners could improve timeliness.
• Explicitly identifies structural barriers and professional needs beyond technical readiness.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment for direct analysis.
• The dataset is very small (156.6 KB), suggesting limited scope, likely containing summary statistics and thematic findings rather than raw survey responses.
• Freshness should be verified; the last update date is in the future (2026-05-12), which may indicate a placeholder or error.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Concurrent mixed-methods design using a national survey and conversational interviews.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-12 05:42:43; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Colombia