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Impact of Digital Technologies on the Efficiency of Healthcare Delivery

Authors :
Osipov, Vladimir S.
Skryl, Tatiana V.
Source :
IoT in Healthcare and Ambient Assisted Living
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We are currently witnessing that the introduction of various digital technologies has an impact on various socioeconomic processes. The current situation with the global pandemic of 2020 has become an objective necessity for the development of levers of digital technologies in medicine. The purpose of this work is to conduct a comprehensive analysis and assessment of the main trends of digital technologies’ implementation in the healthcare system in two main areas—global (most innovative world achievements) and local (national trends). The methods of research are the following: institutional analysis and comparative analysis. The results indicate that digital technologies make it possible to protect doctors and patients from forced contacts and avoid infection with dangerous infectious diseases. The traditional “patient–doctor” model is losing its relevance, and today’s reality forces it to change significantly. Digital technology, together with medical devices, is ushering in a new era in digital health care, and the digitalization of the healthcare system itself is leading to improved delivery of health services, better quality control, and lower costs. The main conclusions are given on the results of implementation of digital technologies in the sphere of health care. Currently, the trends and innovations are evident, which in just a few years will pass from the category of innovative experiments to the rank of attributes necessary for normal functioning in the period of digital transformation. Moreover, the proposed three-level system of decision making, based on the achievements of this period, will allow creating a theoretical basis for a specific situation and minimize the risks of non-optimal outcome.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
933
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
IoT in Healthcare and Ambient Assisted Living
Accession number :
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