A systematic review on blockchain in electronic prescriptions and electronic medical records using PRISMA methodology in databases

Abstract

This study offers a comprehensive review of the impact of blockchain technology on healthcare, focusing on electronic medical records, electronic prescriptions, and the issue of medication errors. The implementation of blockchain guarantees the traceability and authenticity of medications, improving security in delivery to patients and preventing the introduction of fake products. The security and privacy of medical records and prescriptions using blockchain is highlighted, with examples such as VIDwallet highlighting the protection of patient privacy. To support these claims, the PRISMA methodology is adopted in an analysis of articles from various databases, such as Scopus, Web of Science Group, Plos One and ScienceDirect. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are applied, prioritizing review type documents and considering the distribution of publications by authors, subject areas and years. This rigorous methodological approach contributes to the reliability and validity of the results presented in the review.

Keywords

• Blockchain in healthcare
• Electronic medical records
• Electronic prescriptions
• Medication traceability
• Medication errors