What is internet of things? The internet of things is changing almost every industrial sector and the healthcare sector has not been left behind. Internet of things has had a positive change in our lives by the way it has enabled devices to manage our health providing real-time data and improving the outcome.
Here is how Internet of Things is Changing Healthcare
1. Remote Patient Monitoring: Do you know that smart watches and other fitness tracking devices can track vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure and send the information to your doctor? This information can help detect health issue early and timely intervention can be done
2. Medication Management: internet of things has powered pills that ensure patients adhere to their medication and that they do not forget medication as prescribed which leads to improved health outcomes.
3. Connected Medical Devices: Devices like infusion pumps and ventilators can be connected to the internet to monitor and control patients from remote areas. We can agree that this reduces the risk of errors while improving patient safety.
4. Smart Hospitals: Internet of things has enabled sensors that can be used to monitor environmental conditions, track inventory and workflow in hospitals. This can lead to us seeing improved efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Benefits of Internet of Things in Healthcare
1. Improved Patient Outcomes: Internet of things devices can help detect early health issues and provide effective treatments.
2. Enhanced Patient Engagement: Internet of things has enabled patients to make more active contribution in their care leading to improved healthcare.
3. Reduced Healthcare Costs: By improving efficiency we would have a reduced healthcare cost.
4. Increased Access to Care: Internet of things devices has enabled vital signs of patients from remote areas to be monitored by the doctors.
Though there are benefits, challenges are also faced and they are on matters privacy and security on patient data.
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