[From new ICT to digital technology in healthcare]

Abstract

In the field of healthcare, IT has been constantly evolving for decades. It has revolutionised and professionalised the practices of healthcare workers. It has helped to improve traceability, reliability, information exchange and continuity of care. New information and communication technologies have also contributed to the development of research.

Keywords: digital tool; evolution; healthcare professionals; outil numérique; professionalisation; professionnalisation; professionnels de santé; recherche; research; évolution.