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May 8, 2026Digital HealthOpen Access

The use of digital solutions for the reduction of maternal and perinatal mortality: A systematic review

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MGMayelis GuerreroYPYelson Alejandro Picón-JaimesJCJavier Esteban Orozco Chinome

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Overview

Systematic review evaluates digital solutions' impact on maternal and perinatal mortality, suggesting varying effectiveness in different contexts.

Key Points

  • To assess the effectiveness of digital solutions in reducing maternal and perinatal mortality across various studies.
  • Systematic review of studies from 2019 to 2026
  • Searches conducted in multiple databases including Medline and Cochrane
  • Included observational and intervention studies focused on digital health solutions.
  • A telecare system in India showed a 50.1% reduction in maternal mortality.
  • In Rwanda, the Safe Delivery Application significantly reduced maternal deaths from postpartum hemorrhage (3% to 0%, p=0.048).
  • Teleconsultation in Colombia resulted in a significant reduction in perinatal mortality (OR=0.22; 95% CI [0.07-0.71]; p=0.022), although other studies showed inconclusive results.

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Guerrero et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7e23bfa21ec5bbf0643chttps://doi.org/10.1177/20552076261450415
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