Blockchain Based Network for Tuberculosis: A Data Sharing Initiative in Brazil
Filipe Bernardi1, Vinicius Lima1, Felipe Pellison1
1Bioengineering Postgraduate Program, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 27, 2019
Summary
This study proposes the TB Network, a blockchain-based system for sharing Tuberculosis data across Brazilian cities. It enhances evidence-based decision-making through secure data exchange and knowledge acquisition.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Distributed Ledger Technology
- Public Health
Background:
- Effective evidence-based decision-making relies on data sharing, information exchange, and health intelligence.
- Decentralized blockchain architecture offers a flexible solution adaptable to organizational structures.
- Blockchain technology can significantly facilitate secure data sharing within networks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define high-level resources for applying blockchain technology to Tuberculosis (TB) data challenges.
- To propose a blockchain-based network for sharing TB-related scientific, operational, and epidemiologic data.
- To foster collaboration among stakeholders across Brazilian cities for TB data initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Leveraging open-source tools for development.
- Adopting a collaborative development approach.
- Designing a decentralized blockchain architecture tailored for TB data sharing.
Main Results:
- A proposal for the TB Network, a blockchain-based platform, has been developed.
- The network is designed to facilitate the sharing of diverse TB data types.
- The approach emphasizes adaptability to institutional and managerial contexts.
Conclusions:
- Blockchain technology offers a robust framework for Tuberculosis data sharing.
- The proposed TB Network can enhance collaboration and knowledge acquisition among stakeholders.
- This initiative supports more efficient and effective evidence-based decision-making in TB control efforts.
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