Uso de sistemas de informação no combate à pandemia de Covid-19: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of Information Systems (IS) in Brazil has been crucial for public health management, enabling efficient monitoring of the disease and effective communication between professionals and the population. Initiatives such as Connect SUS, E-SUS and telemedicine platforms have facilitated care and control of the pandemic, despite the challenges faced. The experience gained with these systems has strengthened the health infrastructure and can serve as a basis for preparing for future health crises. The general objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review of the use of Information Systems in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how these systems have contributed to public health management in Brazil. To this end, scientific publications on the use of Information Systems during the COVID-19 pandemic were analyzed, employing a detailed database search strategy and following meticulous steps to ensure the selection of the most pertinent and reliable studies. After interpreting the results, it was concluded that the effective implementation of IS was indispensable for improving the response to the pandemic and managing the associated public health challenges. These systems both helped to coordinate response actions and improved the ability to analyze and forecast epidemiological trends, which is vital for dealing with health emergencies.