Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Healthcare Access in Developing Countries

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Author(s): Anupama Singh (Graphic Era University, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 10
Source title: Driving Global Health and Sustainable Development Goals With Smart Technology
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mohit Kukreti (University of Technology and Applied Sceinces, Oman), Sabina Sehajpal (Chandigarh University, India), Rajesh Tiwari (Graphic Era University, India)and Kiran Sood (Chitkara University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0240-9.ch001

Keywords: Environment & Agriculture / Information Science Reference / Public Health and Welfare / Sustainable Development

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Technology has permeated all aspects of the healthcare system. The growth and easy availability of internet and smart mobile devices, health monitoring is possible by individuals also. Healthcare systems in developing countries are using technology in many ways to ease access and delivery of health-related services. Developing countries are slowly adapting these technologies, with initial costs being the biggest barrier. Widespread availability of mobile devices and self-monitoring technologies, the digital health interventions are having a positive impact on the population in developing countries. A comparison of traditional medical interventions and the digital interventions is not easy; it depends on the context, geographical area and strategy of usage. The digital technologies show promise of cost-effective universal healthcare. Major factors contributing to the cost-effectiveness are ability of rapid expansion, lower cost of healthcare providers, higher accessibility, and long-term benefits.

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