Challenges for e-Health Use and Administration Efficiency in the Health Care Sector, an Interdisciplinary Research

Jesús Salvador Vivanco

The intention of this research is to identify whether it is possible to increase the average of life expectancy in Latin America. With this purpose, this work tries to find evidence and proof of information and communication technologies (ICTs) need through the use of e-health devices, in the health care industry, as well as the need of administrative practices improvement for the proper use of budgets in the critical health care areas, such as medicines and medical devices. Therefore, it is necessary to make an interdisciplinary merge of knowledge fields, specifically ICTs and administration, in order to find some options for increasing this average of life expectancy in Latin American countries.

This investigation was held through the qualitative research method. It consisted of the compilation, revision and analysis of literature related to ICTs and administration in the health care sector. It was found that in countries, in which the correct use of these two disciplines is implemented, an efficient system of attention and prevention of diseases is attained. Based on these findings, it is considered that the life expectancy in Latin American countries or any other country with similar issues can be improved, by correctly implementing the use of ICTs and good administration practices in the health care area.

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