The Internet of Mobile-Health Things (IoMHT) is a subset of the Internet of Things (IoT) concept. It encompasses a wide range of portable and mobile healthcare devices such as smartphones, tablets, wearable fitness trackers, other mobile health gadgets, and networked technologies for sharing and transmitting health-related data via the internet. These gadgets are essential for remote monitoring, data collection, and healthcare service delivery.
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Fundamentals of Healthcare 5.0
Nahid Ansari (Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, India),
Palka Mittal (Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, India),
Puneeta Ajmera (Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, India), and
Abhishek Dadhich (Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, India)
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DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2639-8.ch001
Abstract
The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation driven by technological advancements, changing patient expectations, and needing more efficient and effective care. Among these changes, Healthcare 5.0 emerges as a paradigm shift that integrates advanced technology with patient-centric care approaches, envisioning healthcare's future and transforming healthcare delivery and experience. This chapter intensively explores Healthcare 5.0, unveiling its foundational principles, technological innovations, ethical considerations, and potential impacts. The chapter highlights the multi-level shift in Healthcare 5.0 that goes beyond the most fundamental technology development utilizing Smart IoT devices, 5G communication services, AI- tools, big data analytics, cloud computing, and blockchain technology, enhancing healthcare delivery and management. This chapter is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students, offering insights to navigate the landscape of Healthcare 5.0 and its implications for the future of healthcare.