Smart Healthcare
With therise of technology, healthcare has transformed into smart
healthcare. Find out what it means, how it works and what benefits
and limitations it brings.
Dr.Irshad Ahmed
2.
Challenges in HealthcareIndustry
Shortage of Healthcare
Professionals
The continuous increase of patients leads
to a shortage of healthcare professionals,
which in turn lowers the quality of care.
Strained Resources
The healthcare industry faces the
challenge of providing quality care using
limited resources such as finances,
equipment, and facilities.
Aging Population
The rise in the aging population increases
the need for healthcare services. This
places a financial burden on the healthcare
industry.
Demand for Personalized Care
Patients' demands for customized care
make it challenging for healthcare
professionals to provide the care required
while balancing the demands of multiple
patients.
3.
What is SmartHealthcare?
AI and Machine Learning
These technologies help to
analyze large amounts of
data, diagnose patients
correctly, and provide
personalized treatment.
Wearable Devices and
IoT
These devices help in
continuous monitoring of
patients' vital signs, enabling
doctors to detect diseases at
an early stage.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine provides access
to healthcare services from
any location, reducing the
need for physical visits and
improving communication
between patients and
healthcare professionals.
4.
How Smart HealthcareWorks
1 Data Collection and Analysis
Data is collected from different
sources and analyzed to provide
insights that assist in diagnosing
and treating patients.
2
Patient Monitoring
Wearable devices, IoT, and AI are
used to monitor patients' health and
provide solutions to manage chronic
diseases. 3 Treatment and Management
Patients receive specialized care
plans based on their health needs,
with personalized treatment plans
improving diagnosis, treatment, and
recovery.
5.
Benefits of SmartHealthcare
1 Improved Patient
Outcomes
Smart healthcare
reduces the likelihood
of misdiagnosis and
ensures patients
receive personalized
care that leads to
better outcomes.
2 Increased Access
to Healthcare
Smart healthcare
technologies help to
improve access to
healthcare services by
reducing the need for
physical visits and
increasing the scope of
services available to
patients.
3 Cost Savings
Smart healthcare
technologies can help
reduce healthcare
costs by using
resources more
efficiently and
ensuring patients
receive timely and
accurate treatment.
6.
Examples of SmartHealthcare
Technologies
Artificial Intelligence Helps to diagnose and treat patients using
machine learning algorithms
Wearable Devices Provide real-time monitoring of vital signs,
allowing doctors to detect illnesses sooner
Telemedicine Allows patients to receive care remotely,
reducing the need for physical visits to
healthcare facilities
Robotics Assists healthcare professionals with
surgeries and helps patients with activities
of daily living
7.
Challenges and Limitationsof Smart
Healthcare
Security Concerns
As healthcare systems
become more connected,
there is a risk that patient
data could be
compromised.
Lack of
Standardization
There is a need for
standardization of
healthcare data to ensure
that different systems speak
the same language,
reducing interoperability
issues.
Cost Concerns
While smart healthcare has
the potential to reduce
costs, initial capital
investments, maintenance,
and upgrades can still be
expensive.
8.
Future of SmartHealthcare
AI and Robotics
Improvements in AI and
robotics will transform
healthcare by augmenting
the abilities of healthcare
professionals and
automating tedious tasks.
Augmented Reality and
Virtual Reality
These technologies can be
applied to training and
simulations, improving
patient outcomes and
reducing errors.
Nanobots
Nanobots could be used to
deliver drugs to specific areas
of the body and to monitor
patients' health from inside
the body.