InstaSalud is an application currently under development, aimed at optimizing access to healthcare services in clinics and hospitals across the Dominican Republic. The primary goal of this project is to streamline the process of scheduling and managing medical appointments, thereby reducing wait times for both patients and healthcare professionals. This is the mobile version of the project.

According to an internal study conducted among young adults aged 18 to 30 years old who attend general and specialized medical consultations in the Santo Domingo region, patients face significant wait times before being attended to, with a median wait time of 5 hours (average of 5.3 ± 2.5 hours). More than 50% of the respondents indicated that these prolonged wait periods negatively impact their overall perception of the quality of medical care.

InstaSalud will be an application designed to simplify the process of scheduling and managing medical appointments. This tool will be available to all beneficiaries who possess a social security number issued by the Dominican government, encompassing both public and private healthcare services.

• User Registration: Users can create accounts and link them to their social security numbers for secure access.
• Appointment Scheduling: Users can easily search for and book appointments with various medical professionals across multiple healthcare facilities.
• Appointment Management: Users can view, modify, or reschedule their upcoming appointments.
• Medical History: Users can securely store and access their medical records, test results, and other relevant health information.
• Doctor Portal: Healthcare professionals can manage their schedules, view patient profiles, and update medical records within the application.
• Notifications and Reminders: The application will send automated reminders and notifications to patients and doctors to prevent missed appointments.

InstaSalud is being developed using the following technologies:

• React Native - An open-source framework for building cross-platform mobile applications using React.
• Expo - A toolchain built around React Native, which simplifies the development and deployment process.
• React - A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• JavaScript - The primary programming language used in the project.
• Node.js - A JavaScript runtime environment for server-side development.
• MySQL - An open-source relational database management system for storing and retrieving data.

To test the InstaSalud project locally, follow these steps:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/instasaludMobile.git

cd instasaludMobile
npm install

npm start

• For Android devices, download the Expo Go app from the Google Play Store.
• For iOS devices, download the Expo Go app from the App Store.

Once the development server is running, use the Expo Go app on your mobile device to scan the QR code displayed in the terminal or in the browser window.

The InstaSalud project is being developed by a dedicated team:

• Keisy Cecilia Polanco Bisono: Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Alejandro Aquiles Beltre: Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
• Ismael Armando Polanco: Chief Information Officer (CIO).

We graciously accept donations to fuel the continuous improvement and expansion of InstaSalud. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in helping us provide a better healthcare experience for the people of the Dominican Republic. When making a donation, please include the comment "Instasalud" to help us identify and track the contributions towards our project.