Leveraging IoT and Wearable Devices in Smart Hospitals and Medical Applications for Smart Cities

Abstract

In this chapter, post-operative monitoring, chronic illness management, and patient-centric care are discussed to examine the potential of wearable technology and the Internet of Things in medical applications and smart hospitals. It describes recommendations for addressing data security, interoperability, and regulatory compliance challenges through robust encryption methods, standardization efforts, and HIPAA privacy regulations. It also discourses how wearables and the Internet of Things are helping healthcare professionals by streamlining clinical procedures, increasing the accuracy of diagnoses, and creating more individualized treatment plans. The necessity for stakeholders to adjust and welcome change in order to improve patient care is emphasized.