Use of Digital Health Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa for Health Systems Strengthening Over the Last 10 Years: A Scoping Review Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) refers to the utilization of digital and mobile technology to support the health system in service delivery. Over the recent years, advanced computing, genomics, and artificial intelligence are considered part of digital health. In the context of the World Health Organization (WHO) global strategy 2020-2025, digital health is defined as "the field of knowledge and practice associated with the development and use of digital technologies to improve health." The scoping review protocol details the procedure for developing a comprehensive list of DHIs in Sub-Saharan Africa and documenting their roles in strengthening health systems.

Method and analysis

A scoping review will be done according to the Joanne Briggs institute reviewers

SUBMITTER: Kipruto H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9120370 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature