Digital health implementation research across selected African countries: a bibliometric analysis of maternal health and infectious diseases with observations on precision medicine representation (2015–2025) - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Digital health implementation research across selected African countries: a bibliometric analysis of maternal health and infectious diseases with observations on precision medicine representation (2015–2025)
Clinical Scorecard: Analysis of Digital Health Research Implementation in Various African Nations: A Bibliometric Study on Maternal Health, Infectious Diseases, and Insights into Precision Medicine Representation (2015–2025)
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Digital Health Research
Key Mechanisms
Mobile health, telemedicine, electronic health records, digital decision-support systems
Target Population
Women, children, adolescents, individuals living with infectious or chronic diseases
Care Setting
Low and middle-income countries (LMICs)
Key Highlights
Substantial expansion of digital health research in selected African countries post-2020
Dominance of mobile-health interventions targeting maternal health and infectious diseases
Thematic fragmentation and limited interoperability identified as key challenges
Transition from feasibility studies to implementation-focused research
Emerging interest in precision medicine, though not widely represented
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Individuals in resource-constrained settings
Emphasis on scalable mobile health systems and integrated healthcare delivery
Clinical Best Practices
Adopt human-centred design in digital health interventions
Focus on contextually adapted technologies for diverse health needs
Utilize rigorous evaluation approaches for assessing effectiveness and scalability
