Implementation of Digital Health in Addressing Global Threats: Lessons from Technology Usage During the COVID19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract A systematic literature review was conducted to explore digital health implementation in Indonesia, focusing on digital health implementations during the COVID -19 pandemic, as well as benefits and lessons learned. A total of 10 relevant journals were identified through database searches and analyzed the trends in publications, productive journals, and top institutions involved in digital health studies. The findings revealed an increasing interest in digital health, with a growing number of published articles from 2021 to 2023. ScienceDirect emerged as the most productive journal, followed by PubMed and MDPI. Universitas Indonesia and Gadjah Mada University were the leading institutions in digital health studies in Indonesia. This study discussed digital health implementation during the pandemic, highlighting its role in epidemic surveillance, telemedicine services, and data systems for COVID-19 management. This study also emphasized the challenges faced in Indonesia’s 3T regions (remote areas) due to limited internet access and infrastructure. Overall, the findings contribute to understanding the digital health landscape in Indonesia and provide insights into its benefits and lessons learned. Keywords: COVID-19, digital health, implementation, pandemic, telemedicine