A systematic review of technological interventions against COVID-19 in Latin America
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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Esta investigación revisa sistemáticamente las intervenciones
tecnológicas implementadas en América Latina durante la pandemia de COVID-19.
El objetivo general del trabajo es evaluar el impacto de estas innovaciones y su
efectividad para abordar los desafíos específicos del sistema de salud en la región.
Se utilizó una metodología de revisión sistemática integral, identificando estudios
relevantes a través de bases de datos como IEEE Xplore, Scopus y PubMed,
aplicando el marco PICO para garantizar un examen exhaustivo. La revisión se centra
en diversas tecnologías, incluyendo la telemedicina, herramientas de inteligencia
artificial (IA), aplicaciones móviles de salud y ventiladores de bajo costo. Estas
innovaciones desempeñaron un papel crucial al aliviar la presión sobre los sistemas
de salud, permitiendo consultas remotas, mejorando el monitoreo de pacientes y
proporcionando soporte respiratorio accesible durante momentos críticos.
Sin embargo, a pesar del éxito inicial de estas intervenciones, la integración a largo
plazo de estas tecnologías en los sistemas de salud pospandemia sigue siendo
incierta. Persisten barreras como la infraestructura inadecuada, la falta de
financiamiento y los obstáculos regulatorios, que continúan dificultando su adopción
y escalabilidad generalizada. La revisión destaca la necesidad urgente de políticas de
apoyo, mejoras en la infraestructura digital y esfuerzos colaborativos entre los
sectores público y privado. Estas medidas son esenciales para garantizar el uso
continuo, el desarrollo y la integración de estos avances tecnológicos en los sistemas
de salud de América Latina, fortaleciendo así la respuesta de la región ante futuras
crisis sanitarias.
This research systematically reviews the technological interventions deployed in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The general objective of the work is to evaluate the impact of these innovations and their effectiveness in addressing the healthcare challenges specific to the region. A comprehensive systematic review methodology was used, with relevant studies identified through databases like IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and PubMed, employing the PICO framework to guarantee a thorough examination. The review focuses on various technologies, including telemedicine, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, mobile health applications, and low-cost ventilators. These innovations played a crucial role in alleviating the strain on healthcare systems by enabling remote consultations, enhancing patient monitoring, and providing affordable respiratory support during critical times. However, despite the initial success of these interventions, the long-term integration of such technologies into post-pandemic healthcare systems remains uncertain. Persistent barriers, such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and regulatory hurdles, continue to obstruct their widespread adoption and scalability. The review highlights the urgent need for supportive policies, improved digital infrastructure, and collaborative efforts between public and private sectors. These measures are essential to ensure the continued use, development, and integration of these technological advancements into the healthcare systems of Latin America, thereby strengthening the region's response to future health crises.
This research systematically reviews the technological interventions deployed in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The general objective of the work is to evaluate the impact of these innovations and their effectiveness in addressing the healthcare challenges specific to the region. A comprehensive systematic review methodology was used, with relevant studies identified through databases like IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and PubMed, employing the PICO framework to guarantee a thorough examination. The review focuses on various technologies, including telemedicine, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, mobile health applications, and low-cost ventilators. These innovations played a crucial role in alleviating the strain on healthcare systems by enabling remote consultations, enhancing patient monitoring, and providing affordable respiratory support during critical times. However, despite the initial success of these interventions, the long-term integration of such technologies into post-pandemic healthcare systems remains uncertain. Persistent barriers, such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and regulatory hurdles, continue to obstruct their widespread adoption and scalability. The review highlights the urgent need for supportive policies, improved digital infrastructure, and collaborative efforts between public and private sectors. These measures are essential to ensure the continued use, development, and integration of these technological advancements into the healthcare systems of Latin America, thereby strengthening the region's response to future health crises.
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Pandemia de COVID-19, 2020---Aspectos tecnológicos--América Latina, Salud pública--Innovaciones tecnológicas--América Latina, Telemedicina, Inteligencia artificial, Ventiladores pulmonares
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