Saad Alahmari , Amal Alshardan , Fahd N. Al-Wesabi , Shaymaa Sorour , Omar Alghushairy , Raed Alsini , Alaa O. Khadidos , Mesfer Al Duhayyim
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A decentralized and privacy-preserving framework for electronic health records using blockchain
As healthcare services have become increasingly digitized, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have become widely adopted, providing seamless data exchange among providers. Conventional EHRs, however, are extremely vulnerable to cyber threats because patients' sensitive data is centralized and transmitted electronically. The paper proposes a decentralized, privacy-preserving framework for managing EHRs on blockchains in order to address these security and privacy concerns. Using cryptographic techniques, such as homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs, the proposed system enhances security and ensures data integrity. Additionally, the model facilitates scalable, efficient, and secure access to patient records through the integration of cloud-based storage and blockchain. Using smart contracts, we also ensure compliance with healthcare regulations by regulating access control and authentication. As a result of performance evaluations, the proposed approach is demonstrated to be feasible, and the advantages it offers in terms of security, privacy, and efficiency are highlighted.
期刊介绍:
Alexandria Engineering Journal is an international journal devoted to publishing high quality papers in the field of engineering and applied science. Alexandria Engineering Journal is cited in the Engineering Information Services (EIS) and the Chemical Abstracts (CA). The papers published in Alexandria Engineering Journal are grouped into five sections, according to the following classification:
• Mechanical, Production, Marine and Textile Engineering
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Nuclear Engineering
• Civil and Architecture Engineering
• Chemical Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Environmental Engineering