The systematic literature review of digital health interventions in South Africa

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The systematic literature review of digital health interventions in South Africa

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dc.contributor.author Masipa, Andrew
dc.date.accessioned 2025-08-21T09:42:44Z
dc.date.available 2025-08-21T09:42:44Z
dc.date.issued 2017
dc.identifier.citation Masipa, A. (Year). The systematic literature review of digital health interventions in South Africa. University of Valetudo, Department of Health Sciences. en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://inl340dspace.up.ac.za/handle/123456789/1264
dc.description This review synthesizes current literature on digital health interventions in South Africa, detailing technological advancements, applications in healthcare, and implications for future practice. The study highlights the increasing integration of ICTs into healthcare delivery and the potential for personalized, data-driven care. en_US
dc.description.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. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Valetudo, Department of Health Sciences en_US
dc.subject Digital health Health interventions Telemedicine Wearable technologies Augmented reality Virtual reality South Africa Healthcare technology Personalized medicine Health informatics en_US
dc.title The systematic literature review of digital health interventions in South Africa en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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