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IoT-enabled healthcare: Benefits, issues and challenges

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Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology found many applications in the healthcare sector. Through the collection of vital data, IoT plays a crucial role are automating manual tasks and improving patient outcomes. This paper provides an overview of the impact and challenges of IoT architectures and applications in healthcare. The paper identifies the key benefits and key drivers behind the development of IoT-enabled healthcare systems. Then, we focus on security and privacy issues as real threats and obstacles facing the wide adoption of IoT in healthcare applications. Finally, we outline the key challenges and opportunities with specific reference to the unique requirements of healthcare applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Conference on Future Networks and Distributed Systems, ICFNDS 2020
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9781450388863
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 May 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Future Networks and Distributed Systems, ICFNDS 2020 - St.Petersburg, Russian Federation
Duration: 26 Nov 202027 Nov 2020

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Future Networks and Distributed Systems, ICFNDS 2020
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CitySt.Petersburg
Period26/11/2027/11/20

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Architectures
  • E-health
  • Healthcare
  • Internet of Thing
  • Privacy
  • Security

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