Leveraging IoT solutions for enhanced health information exchange

Leah Mutanu, Khushi Gupta and Jeet Gohil

Technology in Society, 2022, vol. 68, issue C

Abstract: In a bid to promote the well-being of all ages, the United Nations set a goal for eliminating preventable deaths of children below 5 years. Regular growth and health monitoring provide early warning signs for timely interventions. However, in marginalized areas, this remains a challenge due to few medical centers, low citizen income, and poor infrastructure. One way of addressing this is through Health Information Exchange (HIE) and remote infant postnatal care. Recent innovations in telehealth have revolutionized the way HIE takes place, however, some healthcare aspects call for specialized technology that is not covered by existing solutions. At present, many developing countries use Community Health Workers who visit infant homes, conduct check-ups, and give immunization vaccines. However, the large distances and populations involved limit the number of visits to those requiring vaccines only and confine monitoring to parameters measured by portable equipment only. Further, the process involves manual devices and processes, making it prone to errors and delays in interventions. The best practice would be the automation of the monitoring process and real-time data transmission.

Keywords: Health information exchange; IoT technology; Remote patient monitoring; Telehealth; Telemedicine (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2022.101882

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