INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) IN HEALTHCARE: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES
SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİNDE NESNELERIN İNTERNETI (NİT): AVANTAJLAR VE ZORLUKLAR

Author : Yusuf Yalçın İleri
Number of pages : 159-171

Abstract

The rapid development of information and communication technologies and their introduction into people’s daily lives worldwide has changed working environments especially healthcare sector recently. As a developing technology, Internet of Things (IoT) has a great potential to bring convenience to healthcare professionals and improve people’s quality of life greatly. IoT is an innovative technology that reduces interoperability challenges in healthcare services, provides better diagnosis and treatment results, increases efficiency and makes healthcare services more affordable. IoT is an effective technology that includes the use of smart applications, mobile devices and wearable sensors, enabling people to access health services from anywhere by offering unique solutions while using existing communications and technology infrastructure. This paper brings examples of the IoT for use in healthcare purposes, discusses the advantages and possible challenges of implementing this technology and make suggestions for healthcare administrators.

Keywords

Internet of Things (IoT), Health Management, Information Technologies

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