Marco conceptual para el fortalecimiento de los sistemas de información en salud en el Perú

Walter H. Curioso; Elizabeth Espinoza-Portilla

doi:10.17843/rpmesp.2015.322.1629

Authors

Walter H. Curioso Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Seattle, Washington, EE. UU.
Elizabeth Espinoza-Portilla Instituto de Gobierno y de Gestion Publica. Universidad San Martin de Porres. Lima, Peru.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2015.322.1629

Keywords:

Health information systems, Medical informatics, Telehealth, Information technology

Abstract

In this article we present the essential components and policies that are most relevant regarding the conceptual framework to strengthen the health information systems in Peru. The article also presents the main policies, actions and strategies made in the field of electronic health in Peru that are most significant. The health information systems in Peru play a key role and are
expected to achieve an integrated and interoperable information system. This will allow health information to be complete, efficient, of good quality and available in a timely manner to achieve better quality of life for people and allow meaningful modernization of public health in the context of health reform in Peru.