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A K Lyseen1, C Nøhr, E M Sørensen
1Anders Knørr Lyseen, Department of Development and Planning, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark,
Yearbook of Medical Informatics
|August 16, 2014
Summary
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in health research are expanding. This study frameworks GIS health applications, identifying key areas like disease analysis and health service planning, with future tech driving innovation.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Background:
- The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in health sciences has grown significantly.
- Innovative applications of GIS in health are emerging rapidly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on GIS in health sciences.
- To develop a framework for a conceptual overview of the domain.
- To guide strategic planning for future GIS in health research.
Main Methods:
- Literature search conducted on Scopus and Web of Science databases.
- Articles selected based on keywords, titles, and abstracts.
- Grounded theory-inspired method used for categorization; frequency analysis performed on disease types and origin.
Main Results:
- 865 articles were included in the review.
- Four main domains identified: spatial analysis of disease, health service planning, public health, and health technologies.
- Malaria and schistosomiasis (infectious), cancer and asthma (non-infectious) are frequently studied diseases. North America is the leading region for publications.
Conclusions:
- Spatial analysis of diseases and health service planning are established research areas.
- Emerging technologies (GPS, smartphones, remote sensing) will shape future GIS in health research.
- New application areas for GIS in health are expected to develop.
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