{"id":12847,"date":"2019-12-05T00:00:48","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T00:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exigotech.com.au\/?p=12847"},"modified":"2023-08-28T10:00:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T10:00:35","slug":"iot-in-the-healthcare-industry-enabling-institutes-to-deliver-superior-quality-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/blog\/iot-in-the-healthcare-industry-enabling-institutes-to-deliver-superior-quality-care","title":{"rendered":"IoT in the Healthcare Industry: Enabling Institutes to Deliver Superior Quality Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">I won\u2019t be exaggerating when I say that IoT has given the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW222092706 BCX0\">midas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">\u00a0touch to every industrial sector it has touched.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><a href=\"\/au\/blog\/why-medical-professionals-should-be-prepared-for-the-internet-of-things\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">Intern<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">et of things<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">has connected objects\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW222092706 BCX0\">and also<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">\u00a0has enabled every industry to gain an edge and healthcare is one of those industries on which it has generated the most serious impact. 37.6% of the increase is noted in the adoption of the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">intern<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">et of things in the healthcare sector in the span of just five years (2015-2020). The concept might be in its nascent stage according to some tech experts, but it has entangled quite well with the medical sector and has got itself a new name,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">Intern<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222092706 BCX0\">et of Medical Things. The rise in the use of IoT technologies is attributed to the remote monitoring system which enables the institutions to monitor and detect chronic diseases from distant locations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207538028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207538028 BCX0\">Furthermore, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207538028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW207538028 BCX0\">personalised<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207538028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207538028 BCX0\">\u00a0environment which is created through the connected devices has taken the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>healthcare services <span class=\"TextRun SCXW207538028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207538028 BCX0\">to the next level. The devices can be programmed to remind people of their calorie count, appointments, medicines, blood pressure variations, heart rate and many more.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\">The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\">opportunities and applications of <strong><a href=\"\/au\/blog\/highlights-of-iotfestival-melbourne\">IoT<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\">in the healthcare vertical is in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\">abundance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96264942 BCX0\">Some of these are mentioned below:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66880270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66880270 BCX0\">Pinpointing the location of devices during\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66880270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66880270 BCX0\">an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66880270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66880270 BCX0\">emergency<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\">In many instances, it happens that the less used equipment goes out of sight and during any <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW111347398 BCX0\">emergency situation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\">\u00a0it becomes hard for the hospital staff to actually find it. With the help of IoT and sensors, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Connected_Devices\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\">device<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\">can be tagged and can be traced when new medical staff arrives or there is a shift change. Wheelchairs,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW111347398 BCX0\">nebulisers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111347398 BCX0\">, scales and other instruments can be tagged with the sensors and their location can be tracked easily.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW262962774 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40057026 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40057026 BCX0\">Monitoring patient\u2019s status in real-time<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"EOP BCX0 SCXW211966298\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\">With the correct <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW139070406 BCX0\">utilisation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\">\u00a0of the IoT techniques, clinicians can monitor the condition of the patients who are recovering or are in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139070406 BCX0\">post-anesthesia care unit. The major advantage is that the doctors can monitor the patient\u2019s real-time health even from remote locations.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146581107 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146581107 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61616964 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61616964 BCX0\">Ensuring hand hygiene compliance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">It has been noted that patients catch infections when they <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW241108300 BCX0\">come in contact with<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">\u00a0any healthcare worker with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">unhygienic<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">\u00a0hands. Since patients are vulnerable and healthcare staff has various responsibilities to handle, this situation is not uncommon. With the help of IoT, notifications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">\u00a0alerts or alarms can be set when any staff member forgets to clean\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">their<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241108300 BCX0\">\u00a0hands before checking or treating patients. The alarming device also possesses the capability of capturing the staff\u2019s details, feeding it in the database and sending the same to concerned authorities enabling them to avoid the further occurrence of any such incident.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\">Noti<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\">fy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\">i<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52748852 BCX0\">ng the correct way to consume medicines<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">A survey done by <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">World Health Organisation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">\u00a0concluded that\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">50%\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">of medicines\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">are\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">consumed in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">\u00a0wrong manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">The sensors\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">that are\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">empowered\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">with the IoT technologies are an ide<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">al solution\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">to this situation since the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">se tiny\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/electronicsforu.com\/technology-trends\/tech-focus\/iot-sensors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">sensors<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">replace the prescriptions and send signals to the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">receiving devices when the medicine is\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">dissolved in the stomach.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">Smart pills<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">\u00a0can enable the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">individual to ensure that none of the critical medicines are missed\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">consumption of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/drugs\/2\/alpha\/a\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">medical\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">drugs<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209341270 BCX0\">takes place correctly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222242934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222242934 BCX0\">Enhancing patient\u2019s care\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222242934 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222242934 BCX0\">with limited resources<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16396939 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16396939 BCX0\">It won\u2019t be an understatement when we say that the healthcare sector requires updated <\/span><\/span>infrastructure <span class=\"TextRun SCXW16396939 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16396939 BCX0\">\u00a0every now and then to continue giving superior quality care services. But with the retention and modification of the existing infrastructure with the help of IoT, updating hospital equipment becomes economic. Furthermore, IoT introduces different capabilities such as controlling the light or offering adequate care to the patients in emergency situations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW16396939 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186339834 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186339834 BCX0\">Putting your smartphone to the correct use<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\">Monitoring the patient\u2019s health with the help of smartphones has become possible because of IoT technology. The smartphones are a treasure trove of all the data collected from fitness apps and hence enables doctors to take quick actions in case of any emergency. Management of health with mobile devices also known as <\/span><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dzone.com\/articles\/iot-in-healthcare-use-cases-trends-advantages-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW186416056 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\">mHealth<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW186416056 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\">is again a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\">huge\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW186416056 BCX0\">benefit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186416056 BCX0\"> to the people who can\u2019t afford regular hospital visits or the places where healthcare facilities are not available in abundance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\">Like every coin has two sides, the introduction of IoT in the healthcare domain has its sets of benefits and drawbacks. But it is also evident that the latest solutions such as smart pills, connected medical records\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW215710624 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\">and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\">mobile health have helped hospitals to offer quality and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW133124952 BCX0\">personalised<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\">\u00a0care services. And, although there are disadvantages, hospitals are including IoT technologies in their environment and improving their existing infrastructure. To discuss in-depth about the role of IoT in the healthcare industry, contact us\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><a href=\"\/contact\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW133124952 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133124952 BCX0\">now<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW215710624 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I won\u2019t be exaggerating when I say that IoT has given the\u00a0midas\u00a0touch to every industrial sector it has touched.\u00a0Internet of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":16769,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[40],"class_list":["post-12847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iot","tag-iot"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12847"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12847\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58763,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12847\/revisions\/58763"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}