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How can healthcare providers benefit from IoT
IoT is set to revolutionise the healthcare industry.
16:33 27 November 2017
Healthcare providers around Europe may benefit from using Internet of Things (IoT) to improve patient care and satisfaction amidst budget cuts. By using connected devices, hospitals and healthcare facilities can improve efficiency and automate tasks while minimising human errors. These devices can improve diagnostic and treatment processes as well as lower down the cost of running healthcare facilities.
The greatest thing about IoT is that it does not have a set boundary. Solutions providers have the power and capacity to design their IoT infrastructure that addresses their specific needs. All it takes is the right app or piece of code to be built around it. Mobile IoT solutions can be used to enhance interactions with patients, enable real-time monitoring and allow faster access to data for more efficient diagnosis and timely treatment.
Many connected devices can also be used to prevent illnesses. Health trackers that are widely available in the market today are designed to transmit information, allowing doctors to assess the health of their patients. Such information can allow them to make medical interventions even before the patient develops illnesses. This lowers the cost of healthcare as well as improves patient care.