ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ADOPTION OF SMART HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Author Name: Prempati Mayanglambam, Takhelmayum Bideshwori
Volume: 03/02
Country: India
DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2026-54126988/GIJNR
Affiliation:
- Professor, Jagannath Gupta Institute of Nursing Sciences, Kolkata.
- Professor, Jagannath Gupta Institute of Nursing Sciences, Kolkata.
ABSTRACT
Background: Rapid advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data analytics have significantly transformed the healthcare sector. Smart healthcare systems aim to enhance patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and improve efficiency through digital integration. However, despite technological progress, adoption remains limited due to technical, ethical, infrastructural, and workforce-related challenges. Objective: To critically examine the major issues and challenges affecting the adoption of smart healthcare systems and identify strategies to enhance digital healthcare implementation. Methods: A narrative review approach was adopted. Relevant literature from peer-reviewed journals, global health reports, and digital health policy documents was analyzed to identify key barriers in smart healthcare adoption, including privacy, interoperability, workforce shortages, rural–urban disparities, ethical concerns, and data management complexities.
Key words: Smart healthcare, Digital health, Internet of Medical Things, Artificial Intelligence, Health Information Exchange, Data security, IoT in healthcare
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