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Implementing Blockchains for Efficient Health Care: Systematic Review.

Anuraag A Vazirani¹, Odhran O'Donoghue¹, David Brindley¹

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Blockchain technology offers a secure way to manage electronic health records (EHRs), improving data access and interoperability for better patient outcomes. Further development is needed for widespread adoption and user-friendliness.

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blockchain computers efficiency electronic health records health information science interoperability

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Health Informatics
Information Security
Distributed Ledger Technology

Background:

Decentralized health data leads to unavailability, worsening patient outcomes.
Increasing patient engagement necessitates data access and control.
Blockchain offers a secure, decentralized ledger for efficient electronic health record (EHR) management.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the feasibility of blockchain for efficient healthcare record management.
To assess blockchain's potential in enhancing EHR systems.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search across major databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, ProQuest, Cochrane Library).
Independent assessment of study suitability for inclusion.

Main Results:

71 studies were included in the review.
Most studies discussed potential benefits and limitations without effectiveness evaluation.
Some blockchain systems for healthcare records have undergone testing with live data.

Conclusions:

Blockchain can manage cloud-based EHR access, enhancing interoperability, privacy, and security.
The technology ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance.
User-friendly interfaces and education are crucial for realizing improved health outcomes through blockchain adoption.