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INTRODUCTION: Telemedicine and mHealth applications constitute a central pillar in the digital transformation of healthcare. OBJECTIVE: To describe the efficacy, applicability, and impact of telemedicine and mHealth applications on the monitoring and improvement of health in rural communities in Colombia. METHODS: This research was carried out as a systematic review, a type of study that allows for a thorough and replicable evaluation of the existing literature in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and ERIC. RESULTS: A total of 14 studies were included, which encompassed different types of research designs: two case-control studies, two randomized trials, four cross-sectional studies, two qualitative investigations, one consensus study, one retrospective cohort study, and two reviews. The sample size varied significantly among the studies, from 16 participants in the consensus study to 313,897 patients in one of the cross-sectional studies. CONCLUSIONS: Telemedicine and mHealth applications are transforming the way medical care is delivered to rural communities in Colombia. These tools have proven to be valuable in improving the detection and management of chronic diseases such as cognitive decline and cardiovascular diseases. At the same time, the implementation of these technologies has shown to be effective in improving the quality of medical care, providing greater access to specialized medical services, and reducing the sense of isolation among health professionals in rural areas.

Introduction: Using real-time graphics in health education is particularly relevant in technical skill development and knowledge acquisition in surgery, emergency medicine, and nursing. Objective: To systematize the literature on using real-time graphics in health education. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in the databases: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and ERIC. Results: The impact of real-time graphics use, including virtual reality (VR), in health education was examined, covering disciplines such as medicine, nursing, and other related professions. The findings of the selected studies for this review and existing literature suggest that implementing real-time graphics technologies in health education can significantly improve learning and the acquisition of clinical skills compared to traditional approaches. Conclusions: Virtual reality was found to be particularly effective in training technical skills and surgical procedures and improving the quality of teaching in various disciplines. These findings support experiential learning theory and the idea that repeated practice and immediate feedback in a safe and controlled environment are essential for skill acquisition.

INTRODUCTION: Wearable technology has revolutionized healthcare in recent years thanks to its ability to collect accurate data on the health status of patients. Wearable devices, such as smartwatches, wristbands, and fitness trackers, are designed to be worn on the body and can measure various body parameters, including heart rate, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep quality. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the 100 most cited articles on wearable technology in the area of Medical Informatics. METHODS: The Web of Science database carried out a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles on wearable technology in the area of Medical Informatics. The objective is to identify the main trends and themes in this area of research. RESULTS: There is an increasing trend in the number of papers published and citations received in recent years, with some years with low publications but high citations and others with high publications but low citations. A positive and statistically significant correlation (r = 0.66; P