IoT-Driven Smart Healthcare: Current Trends, Future Prospects, Applications, and Challenges

Abstract: IoT (Interent of Things) driven smart healthcare is transforming patient care through connected devices and real-time data. The evidence leans toward applications like remote monitoring and telemedicine, but challenges such as data security and cost remain significant. An unexpected detail is the potential for IoT to bridge global health equity gaps, particularly in underserved regions .Current trends include remote patient monitoring and smart hospitals. Telemedicine is expanding, connecting patients with providers virtually. Future prospects involve personalized medicine and. Blockchain (BChain) and Artificial intelligence (AI) could enhance data security, while ambient intelligence improves care. It seems likely that future prospects include personalized medicine and advanced networks like 5G/6G, enhancing global health access.  However there are lot things related to IoT for smart healthcare, but this paper exploring topics around technologies, challenges, and opportunities.

IoT, Smart Healthcare, Telemedicine, BChain, , AI, 5G/6G.

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