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Omid Pournik1, Teesta Mukherjee1, Leila Ghalichi2
1Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 23, 2023
Summary
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) faces significant interoperability challenges due to diverse devices and systems. Solutions involve semantic frameworks, improved standards, middleware, and blockchain technology for better healthcare integration.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
- Computer Science
Background:
- The proliferation of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices presents substantial interoperability challenges in healthcare.
- Seamless data exchange and system integration are critical for effective IoMT implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on IoMT interoperability challenges.
- To identify and summarize proposed solutions for addressing these challenges.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of publications from January 2018 to June 2023.
- Searches were conducted in Compendex (Engineering Village) and PubMed.
- 18 relevant publications were identified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Key challenges include device and system heterogeneity, data standardization issues, security and safety concerns, architectural standards, workflow integration, and regulatory requirements.
- Identified solutions encompass ontology approaches, conceptual semantic frameworks, enhanced standards, middleware design, and blockchain technology.
Conclusions:
- Addressing IoMT interoperability requires a multi-faceted approach combining technical and regulatory strategies.
- Proposed solutions offer pathways to improve data exchange, system integration, and overall IoMT effectiveness.
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