IoT-Based Data Management and Systems for Public Healthcare

IoT-enabled devices have made remote monitoring possible in the healthcare sector by unleashing the potential to safely and healthily monitor patients and enable medical professionals to provide superlative care. They have also increased patient engagement and satisfaction, with easier and more efficient interactions with doctors. In addition, remote patient health monitoring helps to reduce the duration of hospital stays and prevents re-admission. The IoT also has a significant impact on lowering healthcare costs and improving treatment outcomes. With the help of a redefinition of the interactions of devices and people to deliver health solutions, the IoT is undoubtedly changing the health industry. The IoT offers healthcare applications that benefit patients, families, doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies. This chapter discusses the use of the IoT in different healthcare systems. The authors discuss the use of big data and how to handle IoT data generated from different sensors in healthcare devices.