Use of Health Technologies in the History of Brazil: Achievements of the Past and Possibilities for the Future of Public Health

Abstract

It is known that the use of health technologies allowed the SUS to receive the attention of the Union and the State of several countries, and this made it the largest public system in the world, however, it faces constant challenges in incorporating and use of technologies to guarantee equitable access and quality of health services provided to the population, based on this, a survey of the bibliographic literature on the use of health technologies in Brazil is carried out. It is found in the literature that the flow of incorporation of health technologies into the SUS is a complex process, which involves several steps from the identification of new technologies to their effective availability to the population. The use guides and protocols aim to guide health professionals in clinical decision-making, promoting standardization of conduct and use based on scientific evidence. These instruments are developed considering the specificities of the Brazilian reality, the needs of the population served and the available resources. Technology is essential for collecting, storing and analyzing data, as information systems and electronic health records allow professionals to record and access clinical information quickly and accurately, facilitating decision making. Finally, there are high expectations in the expansion of digital health, including applications and devices for health monitoring, and to assist and reinforce assistance devices, with the aim of promoting care and quality of life for users.