Blockchain Solutions for Nursing: A New Paradigm in Healthcare Security and Data Management
Blockchain technology, originally designed to support cryptocurrency transactions, has emerged as a potential game-changer across various sectors, including healthcare. This review article explores the applications, benefits, and challenges of blockchain technology in the nursing field. The focus is on its role in enhancing data security, improving interoperability, streamlining credentialing, and empowering patient engagement. Through a synthesis of current literature, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain can transform nursing practice and address critical challenges in the healthcare system
Authors
- R. Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0462-5628)
- Vishal Shirsath
- Ranjana Chavan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6246-7886)
- Khushi Patil
- Suyog Sanjay Gharat
Institutions
- Symbiosis International University (IN)
- D.Y. Patil University (IN)
- Ajeenkya DY Patil University
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/icbds61829.2024.10837162
- Primary Topic
- Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00