RT Journal Article
T1 eHealth in Spain: evolution, current status and future prospects
T2 La eSalud en España: evolución, estado actual y perspectivas de futuro
A1 Barral Buceta, Bran
A1 Bouzas Lorenzo, Ramón
A1 Cernadas Ramos, Andrés
A1 Fernández Da Silva, Ángela
K1 eHealth
K1 Telemedicine
K1 eGovernment
K1 Public Health
K1 Health Services
AB This article aims to offer a detailed analysis of the evolution and implementation of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the health sector -eHealth- in Spain. Considering the main services implemented, their current situation and future prospects, as well as their possible impact on the health system and particularly on their users. The scientific literature on eHealth has been reviewed to identify the most widely implemented services and their characteristics. Based on this information, a statewide survey has been designed and administered to users of the Spanish National Health System (SNS) to learn about their perception of the services received and the existing obstacles to their full development. The results were contrasted with other secondary sources. Some services are fully implemented and have a high level of use; others are still at an early stage. It is also confirmed an asymmetric evolution of services delivered by Spanish regional health organizations. It is confirmed that the Spanish health system has experienced an important technological improvement, focusing eHealth towards the delivery of services which highlight equity, quality and efficiency, although there are still obstacles to overcome.
PB Associação Paulista de Saúde Pública
SN 0104-1290
YR 2020
FD 2020-12-31
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10347/32298
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10347/32298
LA eng
NO Ramos, A. C., Buceta, B. B., Silva, Ángela F. D., & Lorenzo, R. B. (2020). eHealth in Spain: evolution, current status and future prospects. Saúde E Sociedade, 29(4), e190886. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-12902020190886
NO The author(s) have received financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article as part of the activities included in the research project: “Brecha digital e inhibidores en la implementación del e-Gobierno. Especial impacto en el ámbito de la salud” (CSO2014-53014-R) (2015-2018), financed by the Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (Programa Estatal de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación Orientada a los Retos de la Sociedad, Convocatoria 2014).
DS Minerva
RD 24 abr 2026