Application of blockchain technology in “smart-digital hospital” cyber physical systems

Abstract

Health informatization as an urgent problem has not yet been resolved. Quality medical care, intellectual level, communication infrastructure, management process, control of equipment, sensors are presented as a “smart-digital hospital” cyberphysical system with modern information technologies. The most important condition for “smart-digital” hospitals is that health workers inform patients about patients using the Internet of Things and mobile applications, and ensure their comfort.

A Review of Digital Health and Biotelemetry: Modern Approaches towards Personalized Medicine and Remote Health Assessment

“…An increasing number of patients understand the benefits of digital health technologies and agree to contribute to their health records to improve treatments and health system management as long as their privacy is safeguarded [ 3 ]. The concern arises from the fact that sensitive patient data and medical records can be shared in the event of a breach in the digital network’s security or can be maliciously used by cyber-criminal groups [ 6 , 115 ]. Thus, before the broad adoption of these technologies, the devices employed must be minimally secure in the face of evolving threats to gain the trust of involved parties [ 34 ].…”

“…Another reason for hospitals’ reluctance to implement emerging technologies and practices resides in the large investments often necessary for establishing performant infrastructure. Nonetheless, the cost of technology decreases rapidly, forcing hospitals to adopt digital communication tools that help not only patients but the hospitals themselves, through digitizing asset tracking, employee management, and planning for better operational efficiency [ 6 ].…”

“…With the advances in technology, the amount of collected data has increased tremendously. Since the 2000s, the concept of Big Data has been introduced, denominating a collection of data or a combination of data arrays [ 6 ]. Big Data can be distinguished from conventional analyses of data samples, as data are captured in a comprehensive manner relative to the phenomenon under study.…”

“…Nowadays, professional consultation, instrumentation, monitoring, and even application of a medical procedure or test can be performed remotely using wireless biotelemetry devices [ 4 , 5 ]. Furthermore, emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, Big Data, and the Internet of Things can be involved in delivering, managing, and monitoring different services, reshaping the field of digital health [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ].…”