Cetic.br and Pan American Health Organization book provides recommendations for measuring digital health

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Available for download in three languages, the publication helps countries measure progress in the sector

With the aim of facilitating the production of statistics on the adoption, use, and appropriation of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the health sector, the Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society (Cetic.br) of the Brazilian Network Information Center (NIC.br), and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched the book "Measuring Digital Health" this Tuesday. Available in three languages - Portuguese, English, and Spanish - the publication serves as a guide for policymakers, academic researchers, private sector companies, and civil society representatives from various countries to measure their progress in the sector. Download the publication here: https://cetic.br/publicacoes/indice/.

The book "Measuring Digital Health" was launched at the 9th edition of the NIC.br Research Methodologies Week, an annual initiative of Cetic.br that promotes the exchange of experiences between data producers and users. "The publication is a response to the growing need for reliable data and indicators that help governments create and monitor ICT policies and strategies, compare their progress with that of other countries, and adopt solutions for the equitable use of these technologies in the health sector," explains Alexandre Barbosa, manager of Cetic.br.

Organized into six chapters, the publication offers an international perspective, case studies, and future outlooks on measuring digital health. "Measuring the universalization of ICT access in health facilities and its use and appropriation by professionals in the field is an essential activity in the process of formulating evidence-based public policies," Barbosa considers.

In the book "Measuring Digital Health," readers will find a detailed description of the necessary steps to conduct surveys on ICT access, use, and appropriation in the health sector, as well as best practices based on the first nationally representative measurement developed in Latin America, the ICT Health Survey by Cetic.br, and the subsequent one conducted in Uruguay. The publication also dedicates a chapter to adopting an integrated model that goes beyond access and usage statistics, including effects (linked to ICT investment and capacity development), outcomes (improvements in efficiency, quality, and access), and impacts (focused on the health system challenges of each country).

Access the English, Portuguese, and Spanish versions of the book "Measuring Digital Health": https://cetic.br/publicacoes/indice/. Additionally, access the Indicators and publications of the ICT Health Survey: https://cetic.br/pesquisa/saude/.

About Cetic.br

The Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society at NIC.br is responsible for producing indicators and statistics on the availability and use of the Internet in Brazil, disseminating periodic analyses and data on the development of the network in the country. Cetic.br is a Regional Center for Studies, under the auspices of UNESCO. More information at https://www.cetic.br/.

About the Brazilian Network Information Center - NIC.br

The Brazilian Network Information Center - NIC.br (https://www.nic.br/) is a non-profit private civil entity that, in addition to implementing the decisions and projects of the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, has among its responsibilities: coordinating the domain name registration - Registro.br (https://www.registro.br/), studying, responding, and handling security incidents in Brazil - CERT.br (https://www.cert.br/), studying and researching network technologies and operations - Ceptro.br (https://www.ceptro.br/), producing indicators on information and communication technologies - Cetic.br (https://www.cetic.br/), implementing and operating Internet Exchange Points - IX.br (https://ix.br/), enabling the participation of Brazilian society in the global web development and providing inputs for public policy formulation - Ceweb.br (https://www.ceweb.br), and hosting the W3C office in Brazil (https://www.w3c.br/).

About the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee - CGI.br

The Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, responsible for establishing strategic guidelines related to the use and development of the Internet in Brazil, coordinates and integrates all Internet service initiatives in the country, promoting technical quality, innovation, and dissemination of the services provided. Based on principles of multilateralism, transparency, and democracy, the CGI.br represents a multistakeholder Internet governance model with effective participation from all societal sectors in its decisions. One of its formulations is the 10 Principles for the Governance and Use of the Internet (https://www.cgi.br/principios). More information at https://www.cgi.br/.

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