The central aim of this research study is to lay the foundations of a basic model of IoT for healthcare service providers that can help empower the overall healthcare management practices. This central aim has been tied up with the following core objectives;
1. To conduct an extensive contextual research on the application and impact of Internet of Things across a variety of healthcare settings.
2. To indulge in primary research and gain insight from industry professionals that are already implementing or utilizing Internet of Things to take care of certain specific operations.
3. To identify the measurable impacts that Internet of Things has had on the healthcare industry.
4. To identify best practices with regards to application of Internet of Things in healthcare.
5. To develop a foundational model of Internet of Things encompassing a set of devices that can be directly implemented into healthcare operations.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Introduction
- Application of IoT to Healthcare
- Summary of Findings
- Chapter 3: Background Research
- Introduction
- Sampling
- Primary Research Findings from Group 1
- Primary Research Findings from Group 2
- Chapter 4: Requirements
- Introduction
- Project Scope
- Business Case
- Key Stakeholders
- Product Functions
- Constraints
- Assumptions
- Dependencies
- Chapter 5: Design
- Introduction
- Project Design
- Problem Definition
- Goal Setting
- Design of the End-Product
- Sensing Layer
- Transport Layer
- Application Layer
Objectives and Key Themes
This research study aims to develop a foundational model of the Internet of Things (IoT) for healthcare service providers that can enhance overall healthcare management practices. This central aim is achieved through several objectives, including conducting extensive research on the application and impact of IoT in diverse healthcare settings, gathering insights from industry professionals using IoT, identifying the measurable impacts of IoT on the healthcare industry, identifying best practices for IoT implementation in healthcare, and developing a foundational IoT model for healthcare operations.
- Impact of IoT on the quality of healthcare services
- Application of IoT across various healthcare settings
- Best practices for implementing IoT in healthcare
- Development of a foundational IoT model for healthcare
- Ensuring interoperability, privacy, security, and reliability of the IoT framework
Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1 introduces the research study by highlighting the growing importance of improving healthcare services and the potential of IoT in this regard. It outlines the study's objectives, which focus on understanding the impact of IoT in various healthcare settings and developing a foundational IoT model for healthcare operations. Chapter 2 delves into a comprehensive literature review, examining past research studies on the implementation and use of IoT in the healthcare sector. It highlights the key advantages of using IoT-based healthcare applications and information systems, emphasizing the need for specialized data warehouses to cater to specific areas within healthcare organizations.
Chapter 3 provides background research based on primary research conducted with healthcare professionals and clinicians who are currently using IoT in their operational settings. This chapter aims to understand the impacts of using IoT in real-world applications. Chapter 4 details the complete project requirements for the research study, outlining the project scope, business case, key stakeholders, product functions, constraints, assumptions, and dependencies. Chapter 5 outlines the overall design of the project outcome, covering the project design, problem definition, goal setting, and design of the end-product, including the sensing layer, transport layer, and application layer.
Keywords
The research study focuses on the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the healthcare sector. Key themes explored include the application of IoT in various healthcare settings, the benefits of using IoT-based healthcare applications and information systems, and the development of a foundational IoT model for healthcare operations. The study also emphasizes the importance of ensuring interoperability, privacy, security, and reliability in the IoT framework to facilitate effective and responsible healthcare service provision.
- Quote paper
- Yasir Khan (Author), 2017, Impact of Internet of Things on the Healthcare Sector, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/411990
