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Thais Webber1, Juliana Bowles1, Argyris Constantinides2
1School of Computer Science, University of St Andrews, UK.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 1, 2022
Summary
This study evaluated a smart healthcare system using blockchain and multi-factor authentication. The research focused on participatory testing to ensure security and user-friendliness in e-health services.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Cybersecurity
- Health System Innovation
Background:
- E-health services are rapidly growing due to computer communication technology advances.
- Developing patient-centric healthcare systems requires balancing security, reliability, and user-friendliness.
- Comprehensive system testing is crucial for refining proof-of-concept (PoC) e-health systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and demonstrate the effectiveness of a smart healthcare system.
- To present the methodology and results from a participatory evaluation approach.
- To explore challenges in remote PoC system evaluations with end-users.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a participatory approach for system evaluation.
- Employed emergent technologies including blockchain, data lake, and multi-factor authentication.
- Conducted remote proof-of-concept (PoC) system evaluations with end-users.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of the smart healthcare system through participatory evaluation.
- Identified key challenges in conducting remote evaluations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Gathered valuable insights from end-user participation in system testing.
Conclusions:
- The participatory approach is effective for evaluating smart healthcare systems.
- Emergent technologies can enhance security and functionality in e-health.
- Adapting evaluation methodologies is necessary to overcome real-world constraints like pandemics.
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