Applications of Space Technologies to Global Health: Scoping Review.
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serval:BIB_72D598D8E01F
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
Applications of Space Technologies to Global Health: Scoping Review.
Journal
Journal of medical Internet research
ISSN
1438-8871 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1438-8871
Publication state
Published
Issued date
27/06/2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
20
Number
6
Pages
e230
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Space technology has an impact on many domains of activity on earth, including in the field of global health. With the recent adoption of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals that highlight the need for strengthening partnerships in different domains, it is useful to better characterize the relationship between space technology and global health.
The aim of this study was to identify the applications of space technologies to global health, the key stakeholders in the field, as well as gaps and challenges.
We used a scoping review methodology, including a literature review and the involvement of stakeholders, via a brief self-administered, open-response questionnaire. A distinct search on several search engines was conducted for each of the four key technological domains that were previously identified by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs' Expert Group on Space and Global Health (Domain A: remote sensing; Domain B: global navigation satellite systems; Domain C: satellite communication; and Domain D: human space flight). Themes in which space technologies are of benefit to global health were extracted. Key stakeholders, as well as gaps, challenges, and perspectives were identified.
A total of 222 sources were included for Domain A, 82 sources for Domain B, 144 sources for Domain C, and 31 sources for Domain D. A total of 3 questionnaires out of 16 sent were answered. Global navigation satellite systems and geographic information systems are used for the study and forecasting of communicable and noncommunicable diseases; satellite communication and global navigation satellite systems for disaster response; satellite communication for telemedicine and tele-education; and global navigation satellite systems for autonomy improvement, access to health care, as well as for safe and efficient transportation. Various health research and technologies developed for inhabited space flights have been adapted for terrestrial use.
Although numerous examples of space technology applications to global health exist, improved awareness, training, and collaboration of the research community is needed.
The aim of this study was to identify the applications of space technologies to global health, the key stakeholders in the field, as well as gaps and challenges.
We used a scoping review methodology, including a literature review and the involvement of stakeholders, via a brief self-administered, open-response questionnaire. A distinct search on several search engines was conducted for each of the four key technological domains that were previously identified by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs' Expert Group on Space and Global Health (Domain A: remote sensing; Domain B: global navigation satellite systems; Domain C: satellite communication; and Domain D: human space flight). Themes in which space technologies are of benefit to global health were extracted. Key stakeholders, as well as gaps, challenges, and perspectives were identified.
A total of 222 sources were included for Domain A, 82 sources for Domain B, 144 sources for Domain C, and 31 sources for Domain D. A total of 3 questionnaires out of 16 sent were answered. Global navigation satellite systems and geographic information systems are used for the study and forecasting of communicable and noncommunicable diseases; satellite communication and global navigation satellite systems for disaster response; satellite communication for telemedicine and tele-education; and global navigation satellite systems for autonomy improvement, access to health care, as well as for safe and efficient transportation. Various health research and technologies developed for inhabited space flights have been adapted for terrestrial use.
Although numerous examples of space technology applications to global health exist, improved awareness, training, and collaboration of the research community is needed.
Keywords
Global Health/standards, Humans, Satellite Communications/trends, Technology/methods, geographic information systems, global health, global positioning system, public health, remote sensing technology, satellite communications, satellite imagery, space medicine, spaceflight, telemedicine
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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