The Role of IoT in Connected Health: Improving Patient Monitoring and Engagement in Kidney Dialysis
Vishwasrao Salunkhe, Shreyas Mahimkar, S. Purna Chandra Shekhar, Prof. Arpit Jain, Prof. Punit Goel
Abstract
Healthcare is one of the most significant areas that is undergoing change as a result of the Internet of Things (IoT), which is revolutionising a variety of different industries. Within the realm of renal dialysis, the Internet of Things has emerged as a crucial technology that has the potential to improve patient monitoring and involvement. This article investigates the roles that the Internet of Things (IoT) plays in linked health, with a particular emphasis on its applications in renal dialysis. Dialysis of the kidneys, which is an essential treatment for patients who have chronic kidney disease (CKD), necessitates the constant and accurate monitoring of the physiological parameters of the patients as well as the operation of the artificial kidney machine. Traditional approaches to monitoring and controlling dialysis operations sometimes entail the collecting of data manually and provide only limited real-time insights. This may have an impact on the quality of treatment provided to patients as well as the results they experience. In order to deliver real-time data and analytics, Internet of Things technology integrates sensors, wearable devices, and smart monitoring systems. This allows for the aforementioned difficulties to be addressed.