Uses / Application of ICTs in Health Sector
Certainly! In today’s health sector, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play a crucial role in enhancing healthcare delivery. Let’s explore some key applications:
- Computers are used to maintain patient‘s records in hospitals, clinics and other health centers.
- Computer are used in hospitals to carry out medical research about some virus or diseases. E.g in 2019 about Covid 19.
- Computers are used to monitor patients ‘vital signs in hospitals, at home and clinics.
- Computers are used to carry out computer – assisted medical tests in clinics and hospitals.
- Computers are used in diagnosing medical conditions of patients.
- Doctors and other medical workers are using computers to carry out research about new medicine and diseases.
- Computers are used during implanting of computerized devices (i.e. Pace makers e.g.heart) that allow patients to live longer.
- Computes are used to control computer – controlled devices that require great precision during operations such as laser eye surgery and heart surgery.
- Computers are used by experienced doctors and surgeons to train others through computer– aided surgery prior to performing surgery on live humans.
- Modern hospitals and health centers are using computer assisted technology in baby incubators to artificially grow babies.
- The security of the hospitals, properties, and the patients is ensured by high end computer devices such as CCTV cameras, sensors etc.
- ICT enables remote consultations, diagnosis, and treatment (Telehealth and Telemedicine:). Patients can connect with healthcare professionals via video calls, reducing the need for physical visits.
CONCLUSION
In summary, ICTs enhance efficiency, accessibility, and quality of healthcare services. They empower both patients and healthcare professionals, contributing to better health outcomes
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