GIS in healthcare facility planning and management: A review
1 INEC Nigeria.
2 High Auto Maintenance Services, Port Harcourt.
3 Feratto Industries Limited, Aba Nigeria.
4 MTN Nigeria.
5 University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 012–019
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.2682
Publication history:
Received on 20 November 2023; revised on 28 December 2023; accepted on 30 December 2023
Abstract:
This paper explores the transformative role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in healthcare facility planning and management. Tracing the historical evolution, theoretical frameworks, applications, benefits, and challenges of GIS reveals its pivotal contribution to spatially informed decision-making. GIS optimizes resource allocation, enhances accessibility, and streamlines facility management. The integration with emerging technologies, including AI and IoT, propels healthcare infrastructure into an era of predictive modelling and real-time analytics. Addressing challenges such as data quality, privacy, and integration complexities requires comprehensive policies. Looking ahead, GIS in healthcare promises innovations like augmented reality and advanced remote sensing technologies, fostering resilient, patient-centric healthcare ecosystems. This abstract encapsulates the journey of GIS in healthcare, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize the spatial frontier of healthcare planning and management.
Keywords:
Geographic Information Systems; Healthcare Facility Planning; Spatial Analysis
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