Comprehensive review for healthcare data quality challenges in blockchain technology

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Computer Science
• Information Systems

Background:

• Blockchain technology offers features like decentralization, immutability, and enhanced security.
• Its practical applications are expanding beyond hype, notably within the healthcare sector, promising improved services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the influence of data quality issues on blockchain adoption and utilization in the healthcare industry.
• To provide insights for practitioners and stakeholders managing blockchain transformation projects in healthcare.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review of articles published from 2016 onwards.
• Selection and analysis of 65 relevant articles from various databases.
• Grouping findings into adoption, operational, and technological domains.

Main Results:

• Identified key challenges related to data quality affecting blockchain implementation in healthcare.
• Analysis categorized issues across adoption, operational, and technological domains.
• Findings highlight factors influencing blockchain's practical use in healthcare services.

Conclusions:

• Understanding data quality issues is crucial for successful blockchain adoption in healthcare.
• The study supports practitioners in decision-making for blockchain transformation projects.
• Comprehending implicit factors related to blockchain facilitates its effective use in healthcare organizations.