Digital Health and Its Impact on Improving Healthcare Quality A Scientific Article by Ms. Tabarak Ahmed Turki Entitled:

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Introduction Digital health is one of the most important recent developments in healthcare. It represents the integration of digital technology with health services to improve access to care, enhance quality, and reduce costs. Digital health includes the use of smart devices, electronic medical records, health applications, and artificial intelligence. Concept of Digital Health Digital health refers to the applications of digital technology in collecting, managing, and analyzing health data with the aim of improving healthcare delivery, patient monitoring, and supporting more accurate and effective medical decision-making. Impact of Digital Health on Healthcare Quality 1. Improving diagnosis and treatment accuracy: Through the use of electronic medical records and big data analysis, doctors can make faster and more accurate decisions. 2. Increasing access to healthcare services: Digital health applications and telemedicine enable care provision in remote areas or for individuals with limited mobility. 3. Enhancing patient follow-up: Smart devices and health applications facilitate monitoring of chronic conditions and continuous communication with medical teams. 4. Reducing medical errors: Digital systems help track medication dosages, thereby minimizing potential mistakes. 5. Improving healthcare system efficiency: Automation and reduction of paperwork allow better resource allocation and improve patient experience. Challenges and Considerations • Security and privacy: The necessity to protect sensitive health data from breaches. • Cost: The need for significant financial investments to develop digital infrastructure. • Training: The requirement to train healthcare professionals to effectively use new technologies. • Accessibility: Ensuring technology availability to all groups, including marginalized populations. Conclusion Digital health represents a qualitative leap in improving healthcare quality, with enormous potential to increase service efficiency and improve health outcomes. However, successful implementation requires addressing technical and ethical challenges to ensure everyone benefits from these technologies. Al-Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq