Information and communication technology for obstetric good practices

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the use of information and communication technologies in good obstetrical practices. Method:It is an integrative review, carried out in December 2016, by three researchers. For the search of the works, the descriptors indexed in DECS were used: "Information Technology; Obstetrics; Software; Professional Practice". We found 105 articles, of which 6 were the sample used. Results and Discussion:The studies found have dealt with the use of different information technologies, demonstrating that they are essential to good obstetrical practices because they provide security and greater access to information, as well as provide a more efficient diagnosis and consequently an adequate treatment. Conclusion:It is essential to use the technologies to achieve good obstetric practices throughout the health team. However, it is still necessary to carry out studies, as well as the creation of software that gives greater security to the welfare practices.