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The relevance a technology ecosystem in the Brazilian National Health Service's Covid-19 response: the case of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Technological advances play an undeniable role in strengthening health systems. With regard to digital technologies, information systems and the analysis of health data are playing a growing role in health surveillance and preparing for and responding to disease outbreaks, the theme addressed by thi...

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Published in:Ciência & saude coletiva 2021-06, Vol.26 (6), p.2035-2052
Main Authors: Valentim, Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros, Lima, Thaisa Santos, Cortez, Lyane Ramalho, Barros, Daniele Montenegro da Silva, Silva, Rodrigo Dantas da, Paiva, Jailton Carlos de, Coutinho, Karilany Dantas, de Morais, Philippi Sedir Grilo, Lacerda, Juciano de Sousa, Andre, Fernando Rocha de
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Language:eng ; por
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Summary:Technological advances play an undeniable role in strengthening health systems. With regard to digital technologies, information systems and the analysis of health data are playing a growing role in health surveillance and preparing for and responding to disease outbreaks, the theme addressed by this article within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. This study departs from the assumption that digital health interventions can increase Covid-19 response capacity. We developed a technology ecosystem that integrates different information systems to meet the needs outlined in international regulations governing the response to the pandemic. In addition to the main elements of the ecosystem, this article describes the application of this instrument by different institutional actors. The main decision making tool used in the state government's Covid-19 response, the ecosystem is a model for digital health interventions in Brazil's national health service. This experience in Rio Grande do Norte brings together elements that can contribute to studies investigating the resilience of health systems and analyzing health policies in emergency situations.
ISSN:1413-8123
1678-4561
DOI:10.1590/1413-81232021266.44122020