IoT-Enabled Healthcare: Benefits, Issues and Challenges‏

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology found many applications in the healthcare sector. Through the collection of vital data, IoT plays a crucial role are automating manual tasks and improving patient outcomes. This paper provides an overview of the impact and challenges of IoT architectures and applications in healthcare. The paper identifies the key benefits and key drivers behind the development of IoT-enabled healthcare systems. Then, we focus on security and privacy issues as real threats and obstacles facing the wide adoption of IoT in healthcare applications. Finally, we outline the key challenges and opportunities with specific reference to the unique requirements of healthcare applications.