Integración de los Sistemas de Información Sanitaria en Mozambique

Enfoques Verticales y Horizontales, Impactos y Desafíos Estratégicos

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https://doi.org/10.4314/academicus.v4i2.1%20

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Sistemas de información sanitaria , Integración de sistemas, Mozambique

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Mozambique enfrenta desafíos significativos en la gestión de la información sanitaria debido a la coexistencia de múltiples sistemas desconectados, lo que compromete la eficiencia de los servicios y la toma de decisiones basada en la evidencia. Objetivo: Analizar los Sistemas de Información Sanitaria en Mozambique, destacando su fragmentación, experiencias de integración y brechas para futuras intervenciones. Metodología: Revisión sistemática basada en el protocolo PRISMA, consultando PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, African Index Medicus, documentos MISAU e informes de organizaciones internacionales. Se incluyeron estudios empíricos y documentos técnicos (2010-2024) sobre HIS en Mozambique y se analizaron mediante síntesis temática. Resultados: Se identificaron trece sistemas verticales y catorce horizontales que operan simultáneamente. La fragmentación causa sobrecarga para los profesionales (40% del tiempo dedicado al registro), duplicación de datos (42% entre tuberculosis/VIH) y costos anuales de USD 20 millones. Las experiencias piloto en Sofala redujeron el tiempo de registro en un 35% y mejoraron la exhaustividad en un 20%. Principales barreras: déficit organizativo, técnico y de recursos humanos. Consideraciones finales: La fragmentación compromete la eficiencia y la toma de decisiones basada en la evidencia. Es necesario desarrollar políticas de integración, protocolos armonizados y fortalecimiento de capacidades. Persisten lagunas en la literatura sobre los impactos en la calidad de los servicios y los análisis.

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2026-07-06

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Comia, D., Rafael, J., & Bassiano, V. (2026). Integración de los Sistemas de Información Sanitaria en Mozambique: Enfoques Verticales y Horizontales, Impactos y Desafíos Estratégicos. Academicus Magazine, 4(2), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.4314/academicus.v4i2.1