The systematic literature review of digital health interventions in South Africa

Abstract

This systematic literature review examines digital health interventions in South Africa, focusing on the use of information and communication technologies to enhance healthcare delivery. Key domains explored include telemedicine, wearable technologies, and augmented/virtual reality, which enable personalized and precise treatment. Telemedicine facilitates remote consultations, digitized medical records, and online symptom tracking, while wearables provide continuous health monitoring. Augmented and virtual reality offer customizable treatment regimens. The review highlights the role of startups in driving digital health innovation and emphasizes the benefits of improved patient outcomes, efficiency, and safety in healthcare delivery.