Int J Equity Health August 2024 PMID 39148041

Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big data travel times from 2020.

Luis Gabriel Cuervo, Carmen Juliana Villamizar, Daniel Cuervo, Pablo Zapata, Maria B Ospina, Sara Marcela Valencia, Alfredo Polo, Ángela Suárez, Maria O Bula, J Jaime Miranda, Gynna Millan, Diana Elizabeth Cuervo, Nancy J Owens, Felipe Piquero, Janet Hatcher-Roberts

Mentions

40
Peak: 30 in Aug 2024
across 3 sources since Aug 2024

Extended reach

66,927
potential audience

Total likes

58

Video views

954

Mentions per month

Aug 2024 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter35 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussions convey strong interest and support for the research, with many posts emphasizing how traffic congestion limits healthcare access in Cali, and praise the use of open data and participatory methods to address these challenges. Words like 'illustrates' and 'contribute' suggest engagement with the study's potential to influence ongoing efforts in health equity and urban planning.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the significance of the study, emphasizing how traffic congestion directly affects healthcare accessibility, and acknowledging the innovative open data approach.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by highlighting key aspects of the research, such as its focus on Cali, Colombia, and its implications for health equity, indicating relevance and curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference specific methods like participatory approaches and genetic algorithms, showing a moderate level of deep engagement with the research details.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions underscore the potential of the study to improve health services, they primarily praise its approach rather than depicting immediate policy changes or widespread impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study developed a digital platform using open data, big data, and participatory design to evaluate and improve access to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia, considering traffic congestion and sociodemographic factors.
  • Researchers identified 12 optimal locations for new radiotherapy centers to maximize accessibility, using genetic algorithms and travel time forecasts under different traffic conditions.
  • The analysis included descriptive statistics, heatmaps, and assessments of travel times (mostly around 20 minutes) to understand population coverage and equity in healthcare access across different traffic scenarios.

Top posts

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Equity & Health
@equitylist · X

Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big data travel times from 2020 | International Journal for Equity in Health  https://t.co/p3ZJ8jfjjE

Aug 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 6 shares · 28,869 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

From the AMORE Project, we believe that it is possible to contribute to #HealthEquity . Discover how through the use of open data and advanced technology we can improve the health infrastructure in Cali. Read more here: https://t.co/VAIt6NAEdd https://t.co/NnTWa1prpS https://t.co/Wqc8AGFPWQ

Sep 4, 2024 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 95 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

No te pierdas este artículo:

Aug 17, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 95 followers View post →
ProPacífico
@ProPacificoOrg · X

Agradecemos al doctor @lgcuervoamore y a su equipo por hacernos partícipes de este trabajo colaborativo, que subraya la importancia de priorizar la equidad y la atención integral en la accesibilidad a la atención médica en Cali.

Aug 20, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 9,843 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios congestionados Enlace: https://t.co/VAIt6NAEdd… #Equidad @SaludCali @MovilidadCali @AlcaldiadeCali @CaliComoVamos @ProPacificoOrg @i_quartil @UnivalleCol @CCan_org https://t.co/Xc9eOonu0K

Aug 15, 2024 · 5 likes · 6 shares · 95 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

Aug 15, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 950 followers View post →

All mentions

IQuartil
@i_quartil · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: En <2 mins, este estudio en #Cali ilustra cómo la congestión del tráfico compromete la #accesibilidad a servicios de #c…

Sep 6, 2024 · 1 share · 36 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

In <2 min, learn from a test case in #Cali how traffic congestion limits #Accessibility to #cancer services. https://t.co/Ra865dzvCh @SaludPublicaUV @eicg_univalle @UABBarcelona @ProPacificoOrg @CCan_org @calicomovamos @equityhealthj @equitylist @researchsquare

Sep 6, 2024 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

En <2 mins, este estudio en #Cali ilustra cómo la congestión del tráfico compromete la #accesibilidad a servicios de #cancer. https://t.co/sqWIbwEx2E @UnivalleCol @SaludPublicaUV @eicg_univalle @UABBarcelona @ProPacificoOrg @CCan_org @calicomovamos @equityhealthj @researchsquare

Sep 6, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 95 followers View post →
IQuartil
@i_quartil · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: From the AMORE Project, we believe that it is possible to contribute to #HealthEquity . Discover how through the use of…

Sep 5, 2024 · 2 shares · 36 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: From the AMORE Project, we believe that it is possible to contribute to #HealthEquity . Discover how through the use of…

Sep 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 950 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

From the AMORE Project, we believe that it is possible to contribute to #HealthEquity . Discover how through the use of open data and advanced technology we can improve the health infrastructure in Cali. Read more here: https://t.co/VAIt6NAEdd https://t.co/NnTWa1prpS https://t.co/Wqc8AGFPWQ

Sep 4, 2024 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 95 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

RT @equityhealthj: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and…

Aug 29, 2024 · 2 shares · 95 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

RT @equityhealthj: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and…

Aug 29, 2024 · 2 shares · 950 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

RT @ProPacificoOrg: Agradecemos al doctor @lgcuervoamore y a su equipo por hacernos partícipes de este trabajo colaborativo, que subraya la…

Aug 29, 2024 · 2 shares · 950 followers View post →
Maura Nasly Mosquera Mosquera
@MauraNaslyM · X

RT @ProPacificoOrg: Agradecemos al doctor @lgcuervoamore y a su equipo por hacernos partícipes de este trabajo colaborativo, que subraya la…

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Villa nueva Belen
@Danielgatanegra · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios conge…

Aug 20, 2024 · 6 shares · 88 followers View post →
Facultad de Ingeniería Univalle
@ingenieriauv · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios conge…

Aug 20, 2024 · 6 shares · 3,860 followers View post →
ProPacífico
@ProPacificoOrg · X

Agradecemos al doctor @lgcuervoamore y a su equipo por hacernos partícipes de este trabajo colaborativo, que subraya la importancia de priorizar la equidad y la atención integral en la accesibilidad a la atención médica en Cali.

Aug 20, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 9,843 followers View post →
Maria B. Ospina
@MariaBOspina · X

RT @equitylist: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big…

Aug 18, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,299 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

RT @equitylist: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big…

Aug 18, 2024 · 6 shares · 950 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

RT @equitylist: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big…

Aug 18, 2024 · 6 shares · 95 followers View post →
Global Health Observ
@GlobalPHObserv · X

RT @equitylist: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big…

Aug 18, 2024 · 6 shares · 6,551 followers View post →
Culture of Health Eq
@CofHEQ · X

RT @equitylist: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big…

Aug 18, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,095 followers View post →
Lucia Ruggiero EALR
@luciaruggiero · X

RT @equitylist: Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big…

Aug 18, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,030 followers View post →
Lucia Ruggiero
@lruggiero.bsky.social · Bluesky

Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big data travel times from 2020 | International Journal for Equity in Health equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Aug 18, 2024 View post →
Equity & Health
@equitylist · X

Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big data travel times from 2020 | International Journal for Equity in Health  https://t.co/p3ZJ8jfjjE

Aug 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 6 shares · 28,869 followers View post →
Villa nueva Belen
@Danielgatanegra · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: No te pierdas este artículo:

Aug 17, 2024 · 3 shares · 88 followers View post →
IQuartil
@i_quartil · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: No te pierdas este artículo:

Aug 17, 2024 · 3 shares · 36 followers View post →
Bemola82
@lavimol82 · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: No te pierdas este artículo:

Aug 17, 2024 · 3 shares · 498 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

No te pierdas este artículo:

Aug 17, 2024 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 95 followers View post →
Int Journal for Equity in Health
@equityhealthj · X

Improving accessibility to radiotherapy services in Cali, Colombia: cross-sectional equity analyses using open data and big data travel times from 2020 https://t.co/x6909WPv66 https://t.co/V8lsvkdgBT

Aug 16, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,110 followers View post →
Int Journal for Equity in Health
@equityhealthj · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios conge…

Aug 16, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,110 followers View post →
Int Journal for Equity in Health
@equityhealthj · X

RT @lgcuervoamore:

Aug 16, 2024 · 1 share · 1,110 followers View post →
IQuartil
@i_quartil · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios conge…

Aug 15, 2024 · 6 shares · 36 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios conge…

Aug 15, 2024 · 6 shares · 950 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: ¡Published! Approach to improve #accessibility for cities with heavy traffic. Participatory approach @equityhealthj htt…

Aug 15, 2024 · 1 share · 950 followers View post →
Beatriz Helena Cuerv
@bcuervo1 · X

RT @Proyecto_AMORE: Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios conge…

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Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

¡Published! Approach to improve #accessibility for cities with heavy traffic. Participatory approach @equityhealthj https://t.co/VAIt6NAEdd #SDG3 #SDG9 #SDG10 #SDG11 #SDG17 @UABBarcelona @CCan_org @queensu @QueensuMedia @uOttawa @JohnsHopkinsSPH @Sydney_Uni @UNHABITAT @PRBdata https://t.co/1NdIcNObvq

Aug 15, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 95 followers View post →
Joe Tucker, MD
@JosephTucker · X

How can we make health services more accessible in Cali, Columbia? Great study from @lgcuervoamore https://t.co/iDZCApzbX5 @pahowho

Aug 15, 2024 · 1,390 followers View post →
Luis Gabriel Cuervo
@lgcuervoamore · X

Aug 15, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 950 followers View post →
Proyecto AMORE - AMORE Project
@Proyecto_AMORE · X

Compartimos nueva publicación en @equityhealthj con abordaje participativo para mejorar #accesibilidad en sitios congestionados Enlace: https://t.co/VAIt6NAEdd… #Equidad @SaludCali @MovilidadCali @AlcaldiadeCali @CaliComoVamos @ProPacificoOrg @i_quartil @UnivalleCol @CCan_org https://t.co/Xc9eOonu0K

Aug 15, 2024 · 5 likes · 6 shares · 95 followers View post →