Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare
Amit Kumar Tyagi, Shabnam Kumari, Shrikant Tiwari · Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series · 2024
Internet of things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative technology in the healthcare sector, providing innovative solutions to enhance patient care, improve healthcare delivery, and optimize resource utilization. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of IoT applications in smart healthcare. It provides the various aspects of IoT implementation, including device integration, data management, security, and privacy issues. This work begins by defining the key concepts of IoT and its relevance to healthcare, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges. It discusses several components of IoT-enabled smart healthcare systems, such as wearable devices, remote monitoring, and healthcare infrastructure integration. This work discusses the role of IoT in chronic disease management, telemedicine, and preventive healthcare, showcasing real-world examples and success stories. Moreover, this work outlines the critical role of data analytics and artificial intelligence in processing the vast amount of healthcare data generated by IoT devices.