An IoT Based Health Monitoring System Design, Hardware Implementation and Testing

The onset of Covid 19 Pandemic has posed significant challenges and risks to the health sector globally. Hospitals and healthcare facilities faced challenges in managing the influx of patients leading to strained resources. The demand for medical supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), testing kits etc surged and the shortage of these had a massive impact on the health of the healthcare workers, compromising their ability to pay adequate care to their patients. As a result, more people get affected leading to shortage of workers and adverse health conditions. Also, the PPE kit which is a onetime use equipment is made of plastic liners and polypropylene which when disposed will add to plastic waste and is thus hazardous to the environment. Affordable hardware prototypes with embedded software and IoT for sensor measurements have been developed, yet their costs remain prohibitive for widespread adoption in developing countries. In this research paper we have proposed a system that includes remote patient monitoring, real time data analysis, and secure communication channels to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive health information using IOT. This not only ensures safe and efficient healthcare services but also empowers individuals to actively participate in the health management. Through this we aim to contribute towards the integration of IOT in healthcare, emphasizing the use of technology to improve patient outcomes, optimizing resource utilization and advancing the paradigm of modern healthcare delivery.