Comparative analysis of primary healthcare informatization construction between remote and non-re-mote areas in Sichuan province
10.3969/j.issn.1671-332X.2025.07.033
- VernacularTitle:基于四川省的边远地区与非边远地区基层医疗信息化建设对比分析
- Author:
Jing GONG
1
;
Juan YANG
;
Jiefeng WU
;
Jianfeng DAI
;
Kexue NING
;
Xianghua LI
Author Information
1. 四川开放大学 四川成都 610073;四川开放大学工程教育创新研究中心 四川成都 610073
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Remote areas;
Grassroots medical institutions;
Information technology construction;
Digital divide
- From:
Modern Hospital
2025;25(7):1110-1115
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To comparatively analyze the disparities in informatization construction between primary healthcare institu-tions in remote and non-remote areas,clarify the causes and manifestations of regional digital divides,and provide empirical evidence for optimizing resource allocation in remote areas and promoting health equity.The study also offers policy insights for advancing the"Internet+Healthcare"strategy based on local conditions.Methods A stratified sampling survey was conducted among 1 255 primary healthcare institutions in Sichuan Province to systematically compare informatization construction differences between remote and non-remote areas.Results Compared with non-remote areas,remote areas exhibited significant gaps in the coverage of informa-tization infrastructure and the construction of core system integration platforms.Remote areas also had higher absence rates of clinical service systems and notable disparities in institutional informatization investment and the allocation of dedicated IT person-nel.However,remote areas demonstrated strengths in the deployment of health terminals(e.g.,integrated health devices,smart follow-up kits,and wearable devices)and the construction of systems for infection control/communicable disease management and patient follow-up management.Conclusion Regional digital divides are primarily constrained by three factors:fiscal invest-ment,talent reserves,and technical adaptability.A differentiated policy support system is needed to address these challenges.
