A Scoping Review of Digital Technologies Used in Monitoring COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a universal impact on humanity. All patients in the European health systems have experienced digital healthcare in some way. Digital technologies were deployed during the pandemic in various areas of the health care system. An understanding of the various technologies deployed during the pandemic and the role these technologies play will aid in the development of public health protocols for rapid response to future pandemics. This study investigated the role of technology in monitoring Covid-19 pandemic to identify the technologies utilised by the NHS (National Health Service) during the pandemic. In conclusion, the pandemic was a catalyst for general adoption of technology in healthcare. The deployment of a wide range of existing and innovative technology by the health management systems proves to be efficient in monitoring the outbreak to prevent further infection and loss of lives.