Recent Advancements in Emerging Technologies for Healthcare Management Systems: A Survey

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Health Informatics
• Computer Science

Background:

• The healthcare sector is rapidly adopting emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and Blockchain.
• Advancements in personalized healthcare are driven by IoT-assisted wearable sensors and AI, shifting from traditional hub-based systems to personalized healthcare management systems (HMS).

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a detailed evaluation of the application of Smart Sensors, IoT, AI, and Blockchain in healthcare management systems (HMS).
• To investigate current studies, findings, key enabling factors, use cases, and successful deployments of these technologies in healthcare.
• To examine challenges and critical concerns hindering the advancement and application of these technologies in HMS.

Main Methods:

• This is a survey paper, involving a detailed evaluation and investigation of current studies and findings.
• Analysis of key enabling factors, noteworthy use cases, and successful deployments.
• Examination of essential issues and critical concerns encountered in the application of Smart Sensors, IoT, AI, and Blockchain in HMS.

Main Results:

• The study identifies significant challenges in implementing these technologies synchronously in HMS.
• Key issues include the scarcity of cost-effective sensors, unstandardized IoT architectures, device heterogeneity, data multidimensionality, and interoperability demands.
• Despite challenges, these technologies are shifting healthcare towards a more personalized management system.

Conclusions:

• Consolidating Smart Sensors, IoT, AI, and Blockchain in HMS is crucial for future healthcare advancements.
• Addressing identified challenges is essential to enhance the application and effectiveness of these emerging technologies in personalized healthcare.
• Further research and standardization efforts are needed to overcome integration hurdles and fully realize the potential of these technologies in HMS.