The Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT): Developing Patient Care and Medical Outcomes with Connected Healthcare Technologies
Patient care and the outcomes of medical procedures are undergoing a transformation as a result of connected health care technologies. The Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT), which is a subset of the Internet of Things (loT) that focuses on applications related to medical and health care, is the driving force behind this transition. The objective of this research is to analyze the development of technologies related to the Internet of Things (loT) and the impact that these technologies have had on the healthcare industry. To be more specific, the research studies how these technologies can improve patient monitoring, increase the effectiveness of treatment, and contribute to personalized medicine. Wearable technology, remote monitoring systems, and intelligent medical equipment are all subjects that are studied in this study, which focuses on clinical and home care settings. The study also concentrates on the usage of these technologies. Both the huge amounts of health data that are generated by devices connected to the Internet of Things (loT) and the role that data analytics and cloud computing play in the processing and interpretation of this data are analyzed as well. In terms of improving patient outcomes, lowering healthcare expenses, and increasing the efficiency with which healthcare is given, the research highlights the benefits of Internet of Health Technologies (loHT). In order to achieve this goal, a comprehensive analysis of case studies and applications that are grounded in the actual world is carried out. According to the findings, the Internet of Things has the potential to bring about a revolution in the healthcare industry. This opportunity arises from the fact that it makes it possible to implement proactive and preventive treatment approaches. Nevertheless, the research has also addressed the challenges that are associated with the Internet of Health Technologies (loHT). These challenges include issues over the privacy and security of data, as well as the necessity of interoperability across the many health care systems and devices. This action is taken to guarantee the well-being of patients and to protect the confidentiality of their information. loHT plays a key role in the evolution of healthcare, and the findings of this study indicate the requirement of a collaborative approach among healthcare providers, technology developers, and policymakers in order to fully realize the benefits of loHT. All things considered, the findings of this study illustrate the importance of loHT.
Authors
- Dipanjan Nag (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1192-2161)
- Pirama Nayagam Arunachalam
- A.C.K. Yugandhar
- Prakasha Reddy
Institutions
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/ic363308.2025.10957370
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.49