Affiliation:
1. Dig Connectivity Research Laboratory (DCRLab), Kampala & School of Digital Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
Abstract
Tourism impacts people and the environment beyond site-seeing. Healthcare difficulties affect end customers; therefore, this study analyzes medical tourism (MT) employing disruptive technology. The healthcare industry has predicted these changes and demands understanding. Healthcare delivery changes with technology. The IoT functions in MT are examined. Discusses AI in medical diagnosis, decision-making, image analysis, and personalized care. MT technologies such as surgery robots and automation are studied for surgery, therapy, and senior care. A study suggests blockchain technology may improve healthcare data security, interoperability, and patient privacy. Pain management, surgical simulators, and other mental health treatments are featured. Telemedicine, wearables, and smartphone apps assess chronic disease treatment. Addressing future healthcare technology regulatory, data privacy, and ethical issues. Research, teamwork, and strict control are needed to exploit these technologies amidst the enjoyment of using sustainable tourism and its associated benefits.
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