Abstract:Background: A "smart hospital" is a concept in which various kinds of data can be automatically acquired and analyzed. The acquired data may include patient, staff, device, facility, environmental, and financial data. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic worldwide, with IoT Systems being introduced to a wide variety of settings, including in the medical field. IoT systems are essential to making a hospital smart. However, the benefits of its use will be not realized if the infrastructure necessary for e… Show more
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