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ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY: PROGNOSIS, DIAGNOSIS, AND COVID-19 TREATMENT PERSPECTIVES

. J. S. Igwe, C. Ituma; J. O. Ugah & G. E. Ugwu


Abstract

One of the major characteristics of computer is versatility; the ability to do different kinds of jobs or being applied in solving problems in all facets of life. The adoption of computer technology in health sector is increasing on daily basis. This paper looks into the impact of computer technological tools in health care sector with majors on prognosis, diagnosis and treatment. Precisely, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one technology that has becomes relevant in virtually every field of human endeavor.  Obviously, contributions of AI tools in health sector with particular emphasis on applying it in curbing deadly diseases can never be over emphasized. An online survey was carried out with 200 participants. 67% of them agreed that AI technology will bring a faster solution to curtailing high mortality rate due to deadly diseases.  They also agreed that limited testing capabilities and discourteous behaviours of the citizens are the major issue making flattening the curve of mortality rate across the globe. They suggested that diagnosis and prognosis should be the potential angle beckoning for AI assistance to complement human experts.

Index Terms: Computer Technology, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Prognosis, Diagnosis, Treatment, mortality

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