An Investigative Study on Internet of Things in Healthcare

Abstract

The emergence of IoT in the healthcare sector can bring about a surge of innovation and development. This qualitative research paper is aimed to explore the growth, adoption and threats that the emergence of IoT in the healthcare sector holds. IoT has various capabilities that pose an opportunity to provide solutions for a digitised healthcare system that would also aid in battling pandemics such as COVID. IoT has applications in multiple places, such as improving hospital treatment systems, tracking different medical parameters, identifying irregularities. The correct usage of IoT may aid in dealing with a variety of medical issues such as speed, cost, and complexity. It makes the surgeon's job easier by lowering risks and improving overall performance. The growing use of connected devices in healthcare is a major driver for the IoT-Health market.This research identifies the threats and the prospects of IoT in the future of healthcare.