Systemic Barriers and Enablers in Educational and Healthcare Technology Integration
Keywords:
Educational Technology, Healthcare Innovation, Community-Based Interventions, Policy Reform, Digital Equity, STEM Education, Global Health AccessAbstract
This narrative review explores the integration of emerging technologies in education and healthcare, focusing on their impact on service accessibility, instructional practices, and systemic challenges. The study aims to examine how tools such as Arduino kits, Python programming, and brain-computer interfaces are shaping educational and health outcomes. Literature was collected from major databases including Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, using Boolean-based keyword strategies and systematic inclusion criteria to identify peer-reviewed studies from the past decade. Findings indicate that while educational technologies show promise in enhancing teaching and learner engagement, and assistive health tools can improve communication and mobility, their implementation is hindered by fragmented policies, infrastructural deficits, and socio-cultural barriers. Community-based approaches emerged as effective pathways to contextualize and sustain interventions, particularly in low-resource environments. However, evidence on policy coordination and long-term effectiveness remains limited. This study calls for adaptive policymaking, inclusive training programs, and expanded infrastructure support as critical measures to overcome current challenges. Future research should address gaps in empirical evidence through cross-country comparisons and longitudinal evaluations. By aligning innovation with systemic reform and community engagement, technology can become a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable transformation in global education and health systems.
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