Incorporation of information systems in healthcare centers in the peruvian context: An exploratory systematic review

Abstract

The article presents an exploratory systematic review on the incorporation of Information Systems (IS) in healthcare centers in the Peruvian context, highlighting the importance of these technologies in the management of clinical and hospital data. The objective was to analyze the current state of IS implementation in healthcare centers in Peru, identifying the types of integrated systems, the development methodologies adopted, the purpose of the systems, and their impact on medical care. The methodology employed was an exploratory systematic review, in which studies were searched in academic databases such as Scopus. Inclusion criteria were applied, encompassing articles published between 2015 and 2023, in English or Spanish, focused on the implementation of IS in Peruvian healthcare centers. A total of 14 relevant articles were selected. The main findings reveal that the implemented IS include point-of-care medical information systems, electronic health records, and machine learning models. These systems have improved the quality of medical care, optimized hospital processes, and facilitated clinical data management. However, their adoption faces barriers such as a lack of technological infrastructure and resistance to change. In conclusion, the integration of IS in Peruvian healthcare centers has had a positive impact, but challenges remain that require further research and technological adaptation.