Perspectives on the Information Technologies Being Used in the Battle Against COVID-19

Abstract

Information technology (IT) has been paramount in the battle against COVID-19. This paper reports the initial findings of a review of 212 research articles on IT-based technologies that were used to help aid in the battle against COVID-19. The study systematically identified 212 research articles and evaluated the technologies that each article reported on. The analysis found 78 unique technologies. Subsequently, the 78 technologies were categorized into five groups. This paper discusses these five groups of technologies and offers perspective on what studies need to be conducted to better guide the use of IT in the fight against COVID-19 and future pandemics.