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Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in Healthcare: A Systematic Review.
Tiago Nunes1, Paulo Rupino da Cunha2, João Mendes de Abreu1,3
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) show promise for enhancing digital health by improving data integrity and security. This systematic review analyzes NFT applications in healthcare, highlighting their potential to overcome key challenges in health informatics.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Blockchain Technology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Global health systems need innovation, with digital technologies playing a key role.
- Digital health faces challenges: data sensitivity, lack of standards, governance, and impact evidence.
- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) offer potential solutions via blockchain technology.
Purpose of the Study:
- Address the gap in systematic studies on NFT applications in healthcare.
- Comprehensively analyze NFT use cases and research challenges in the health sector.
- Evaluate the potential of NFTs to enhance digital health solutions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Search conducted in multiple databases for primary studies from 2014 to November 2023.
- Data extraction from 15 selected articles focusing on NFT applications in healthcare.
Main Results:
- Identified NFT applications in medical devices, pathology, diagnosis, and pharmaceuticals.
- NFTs demonstrate potential to eliminate centralized trust in health informatics.
- NFT-based solutions show adaptability across healthcare stages and industries.
Conclusions:
- NFTs offer promising solutions for enhancing data integrity, availability, non-repudiation, and authentication in digital health.
- Further research into NFT applications is crucial for advancing digital health strategies.
- NFTs represent a versatile tool for future innovations in healthcare technology.
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