Use of IoT sensor devices for efficient management of healthcare systems: a review

Abstract

Abstract With an aging population and an increase in chronic sickness, healthcare systems are under increasing pressure. Internet of Things (IoT) technology has recently garnered a lot of interest for its ability to alleviate this burden. The IoT is a network of interconnected wireless digital devices that can gather, transmit, and store data automatically, without the need for human or computer intervention. In order to better anticipate health problems, diagnose, treat, and monitor patients in and out of the hospital, the IoT offers numerous advantages that could streamline and improve health care delivery. As a matter of urgency, decision-makers and heads of state around the world are enacting policies to provide healthcare services through the use of technology. Thanks to recent advancements in the IoT, healthcare has been able to evolve at a rapid pace. Research on Internet IoT uses in healthcare and newly developed emergency equipment are summarized in this article.

Keywords

• Internet of Things
• Healthcare
• Sensor devices
• Blockchain
• Patient care
• Monitoring