Bluetooth-Based Healthcare Information and Medical Resource Management System.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Technology
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wearable Sensors

Background:

• Effective patient monitoring and medical resource management are critical in healthcare settings, especially during pandemics.
• Current systems often face challenges in real-time data collection, patient tracking, and equipment management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an integrated platform for healthcare information and medical resource management.
• To leverage wearable devices, physiological sensors, and an indoor positioning system (IPS) for enhanced healthcare services.
• To reduce the workload of medical staff and improve patient safety.

Main Methods:

• Utilized wearable devices and physiological sensors for real-time patient data collection.
• Implemented an Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure with a Secure MQTT mechanism for data classification and monitoring.
• Developed an Indoor Positioning System (IPS) using physiological signals for patient tracking and medical equipment management.

Main Results:

• Real-time patient status monitoring and alerts for out-of-safety-zone events.
• Efficient tracking of medical equipment to resolve rental and loss issues.
• Improved information exchange and coordination among medical staff for expedited equipment maintenance.

Conclusions:

• The integrated platform enhances patient safety through real-time monitoring and alerts.
• The system optimizes medical resource management and staff coordination.
• This solution effectively reduces the burden on medical staff, particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic.