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Health Crises and Digitalization: Digital Health

Title
Health Crises and Digitalization: Digital Health
Creator
Aradhya, S. Guru Basava; Gupta, V. Chithambar; Selvakumar, P.; Raman, Manju Shree; Singh, Jaspreet; Manjunath, T.C.; Sharma, Mohit
Description
The rapid advancement of technology reshaped sectors, and the concept of digital health encompasses a broad spectrum of innovations, including telemedicine, technologies engagement and provided critical support systems around the world faced unprecedented challenges, digital health solutions emerged as vital tools for maintaining the continuity of care, improving accessibility, and enhancing the overall efficiency of health services. The COVID- 19 pandemic catalyzed a massive shift towards digital health, as physical severely limited facilities. Telemedicine platforms surged in popularity, allowing safety shifts was ongoing management. Digital technologies, could maintain regular contact with these patients, adjusting treatment plans and offering support. Moreover, digital health tools facilitated rapid data collection and analysis, enabling more of the evolving crisis. For instance, played a crucial symptom tracking contact tracing, helping to identify outbreaks and manage community spread. Additionally, allowed policymakers to inform resource allocation public health strategies. Copyright 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Sustainable Digitalization Strategies in Business and Healthcare;pp.171-198
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Aradhya S.G.B., Chandigarh School of Business, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, India; Gupta V.C., Presidency University, India; Selvakumar P., Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India; Raman M.S., Christ University, India; Singh J., Central University of Jammu, India; Manjunath T.C., Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, India; Sharma M., Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833735089-9; 979-833735087-5;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Aradhya, S. Guru Basava; Gupta, V. Chithambar; Selvakumar, P.; Raman, Manju Shree; Singh, Jaspreet; Manjunath, T.C.; Sharma, Mohit, “Health Crises and Digitalization: Digital Health,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24811.

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