Blockchain-Enabled Internet of Things Applications in Healthcare.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gupta, Shashi Kant.

Contributor:

Rosak-Szyrocka, Joanna.

Mittal, Amit.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers, 2025.

Summary:

Blockchain-Enabled Internet of Things Applications in Healthcare: Current Practices and Future Directions examines cutting-edge applications, from blockchain-powered IoT innovations in healthcare systems to intelligent health profile management, remote patient monitoring, and healthcare credential verification. Additionally, the book extends its insights into blockchain-enabled IoT applications in smart agriculture, highlighting AI-driven technologies for health management and sustainable practices. With expert analyses, case studies, and practical guidance, this book offers readers a roadmap for implementing these technologies to improve efficiency, security, and data management in healthcare. It is an invaluable resource for industry professionals, researchers, and students interested in the future of healthcare technology. Key Features:- Exploration of blockchain and IoT applications in healthcare and agriculture- In-depth case studies and expert analyses- Practical insights into technology challenges and benefits Readership:Ideal for professionals, researchers, and students in healthcare and technology.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Foreword

Preface

List of Contributors

Intelligent IoT Healthcare Applications Powered by Blockchain Technology

Babasaheb Jadhav1,*, Mudassar Sayyed2 and Shashi Kant Gupta3

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND AND RELATED WORK

Security Concerns in IoT Devices

The Blockchain Technologies Available and used in the Context of IoT

The AI Technologies Applicable in the IoT

CONVERGENCE OF IOT, BLOCKCHAIN, AND AI IN HEALTHCARE

The Device &amp

The Data Collected

Secure the Collected Data

Analysis, Reporting, and the Decision

THE ARCHITECTURE

Stages of IoT in Healthcare Environment

Implementation Specifics

The Blockchain Platform

AI Models Available and Selecting the Most Appropriate

The Communication Protocols in the IoT Environment

Technical Requirements for the Proposed Architecture

The Scalability

The Key Performance Metrics

Methodology for Testing and Benchmarking the System against Key Performance Metrics

Implementation Steps for the Proposed Architecture

Use Case of Decentralized Identity Management Systems

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Blockchain-Powered IoT Innovations in Healthcare

J. Mangaiyarkkarasi1,*, J. Shanthalakshmi Revathy2, Shashi Kant Gupta3 and Shilpa Mehta4

ENHANCING PATIENT PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY

Blockcain's Role in Securing Patient Data

Decentralization

Immutability

Cryptography

Permissioned Access

Transparency

Benefits of Using Blockchain for Patient Data Security and Privacy

Protection against Data Breaches

Enhanced Patient Control

Data Integrity

Streamlined Data Sharing

Compliance with Privacy Regulations

Challenges and Considerations

Integration

Scalability

User Experience

Regulatory Compliance.

Recommendations for Incorporating Privacy-preserving Techniques

Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)

Homomorphic Encryption

Data Segmentation

Technical Recommendations for Scalability

Off-Chain Scaling Solutions

Sharding

Edge Computing

Parallel Processing

Caching Mechanisms

IOT APPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE: WEARABLES, MONITORING, AND SMART EQUIPMENT

Wearables in Healthcare

Health Monitoring

Telemedicine

Preventive Healthcare

Clinical Trials

Remote Patient Monitoring

Early Intervention

Cost Savings

Improved Quality of Life

Patient Empowerment

Smart Medical Equipment

Smart Infusion Pumps

Connected Imaging Equipment

IoT-Enabled Beds and Mattresses

Smart Ventilators

Consensus Mechanisms and their Implications

Proof of Work (PoW)

Proof of Stake (PoS)

Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)

Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT)

Proof of Authority (PoA)

Implications for Healthcare

OVERCOMING DATA INTEROPERABILITY CHALLENGES WITH BLOCKCHAIN

Data Interoperability Challenges in Healthcare

Fragmented Systems

Data Security and Privacy

Lack of Patient Control

Inefficient Processes

How Blockchain Overcomes Data Interoperability Challenges

Decentralized Data Sharing

Immutable Records

Fine-Grained Access Control

Data Security through Cryptography

Smart Contracts for Data Sharing

Standardized Data Formats

Auditability and Transparency

Benefits and Future Prospects

Improved Patient Care

Reduced Costs

Data Standardization

EMPOWERING PATIENTS AND IMPROVING CLINICAL TRIALS WITH SMART CONTRACTS

Understanding Smart Contracts

Empowering Patients

Informed Consent

Data Ownership and Control

Automatic Compensation

Transparent Protocols

Improving Data Transparency

Immutable Record Keeping.

Data Sharing

Real-time Data

Interoperability

Streamlining Clinical Trial Management

Reduced Administrative Burden

Faster Data Analysis

Enhanced Protocol Adherence

Transparent Funding

Regulatory Compliance

Education and Training

TRANSFORMING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND DRUG TRACEABILITY

Challenges in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

Counterfeit Medications

Data Fragmentation

Regulatory Amenability

Supply Chain Inefficiencies

Transforming Supply Chain Management with Blockchain

End-to-End Traceability

Provenance Verification

Real-time Visibility

Reduced Counterfeits

Automated Compliance

Use Cases in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Serialization

Temperature Monitoring

Recall Management

Regulatory Reporting

Data Privacy

Real-World Case Studies of Blockchain in Healthcare

MediLedger

Guardtime

Medicalchain

SimplyVital Health

Hashed Health

LEGAL AND REGULATORY ASPECTS OF BLOCKCHAIN ADOPTION IN HEALTHCARE

Regulatory Frameworks in Healthcare

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Regulations

Regulatory Compliance in Clinical Trials

Legal Challenges and Considerations

Cross-border Data Sharing

Smart Contracts and Legal Validity

Liability and Accountability

Intellectual Property and Patents

Ethical Considerations

Privacy and Informed Consent

Data Security

Transparency and Accountability

Equity and Access

Benefits of Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Patient Trust

Risk Mitigation

Interoperability.

CONCLUSION

Blockchain-Powered Integrated Health Profile and Record Management System for Seamless Consultation Leveraging Unique Identifiers

Ganesh Khekare1,*, Rahul Agrawal2, Rahul Khatri1, Soham Ghugare1 and Sharnil Pandya3

LITERATURE REVIEW

METHODOLOGIES

Data Packet Generation

Unique Identifier Generation

Public Data Packet Creation

Separation of Sensitive Medical Records

Storage on IPFS

IPFS as a Distributed Storage Solution

Data Availability and Redundancy

Encryption of Content Identifier (CID) using AES

Integration with Ethereum Blockchain

Combining Encrypted CID and Public Data Packet

Pushing Data onto the Ethereum Blockchain

Deployment of Smart Contract

Benefits of Blockchain Integration

The Architecture of IHP

Security Measures and Compliances

RESULT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Integration with Ethereum

BCT-HC: Application of Healthcare Technology Using Blockchain Technology Hyperledger Fabric

N. Nasurudeen Ahamed1,* and Tanweer Alam2

AN OVERVIEW OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS VERSION

Blockchain's Characteristics

HYPERLEDGER FRAMEWORK

Hyperledger

HyperLedger Fabric (HLF)

Orderer and Pluggable Ordering Service

Solo

Raft

Kafka

State Repositories

CouchDB is Used to Connect Two Organizations

BENEFITS OF BLOCKCHAIN IN HEALTHCARE

Leveraging Hyperledger Fabric for Digital Wellness Data (DWD)

Powered by Blockchain Healthcare Deployment

A Blockchain System for Preserving Medical Data

Information Administration in Healthcare Utilizing Blockchain

Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKF)

INTERPLANETARY FILE SYSTEM (IPFS)

CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Intelligent Computation.

Improve IoT Data Safety and Openness

Privacy in Healthcare

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL BLOCKCHAIN IMPLEMENTATIONS IN HEALTHCARE

Impact of Blockchain-Enabled IoT Applications for Smart Agriculture and Healthcare to Promote Sustainable Economic Growth and Smart Health Management Ecosystem in Industry 5.0

Bhavneet Kaur Sachdev1 and Sumanta Bhattacharya2,*

ENVIRONMENT CONSIDERATION

BLOCKCHAIN AND IOT CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC GROWTH

Encouraging Openness and Traceability in the Supply Chain

Healthcare Decision-Making Based on Data

Reduced Expenses and Enhanced Efficiency

Simplified Obtaining Funds

Working Together and Interoperability

SOCIAL IMPACT ON FARMERS AND HEALTHCARE SECTOR

ROLE OF THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

STAKEHOLDERS AND NGOS' INTEREST

ROLE OF POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE

CHALLENGES

FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Stride-Based Threat Modeling for Blockchain-Based Healthcare Supply Chain Management System

S.V. Harish1, K. Chandrasekaran2,*, Rathnamma3, Usha Divakarla3 and Venkata Ramana4

Blockchain Technology

Smart Contracts

Supply Chain Management Systems

STRIDE Framework

Blockchain in Supply Chain Management

Contributions

Blockchain Threat Types

Security Threat Types

Privacy Threat Types

GAP ANALYSIS

DISCUSSION

Fundamental Level

Cryptographic Primitives

Data Structures

Protocol Level

Consensus

Block Creation

Infrastructure Level

Nodes

Network

Advanced Level

APIs

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Spoofing (S)

Fundamental: Cryptographic Primitives

Infrastructure: Nodes

Advanced Level: Smart Contracts

Advanced Level: Blockchain Extensions.

Tampering (T).

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ISBN:

9789815305210

9815305212

OCLC:

1485497761