Blockchain based secure framework for efficient management of IoT generated healthcare data

Abstract

In recent years, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has played a significant role in the healthcare industry. It has not only empowered medical services to handle complex real-time functions but has also greatly enhanced patient monitoring, benefitting patient care and medical research. Hence, there is a need to ensure that the data received from different sensors stays secure. In light of these advancements in the healthcare industry, concerns have arisen regarding the protection of sensitive medical data within the IoMT framework. Blockchain, the foundational technology behind Bitcoin, has garnered considerable attention since its inception, and its versatility holds the potential to reshape the IoMT framework. It offers transparent, immutable, and decentralized data storage. It can facilitate personalized and secure patient data management, revolutionize traditional healthcare practices, establish robust data-sharing mechanisms, enhance pharmaceutical supply chain management s efficiency, and enable the traceability of drugs. Integrating IoMT and blockchain technologies holds significant promise for maximizing their advantages within the healthcare sector, ranging from enhanced data security and integrity to streamlined interoperability and transparency. This integration fortifies the robustness of healthcare data management. It facilitates the seamless sharing and traceability of medical information, ultimately improving patient care and heightened trust within the healthcare ecosystem. Therefore, it is imperative to understand these emerging technologies like IoMT and blockchain in the healthcare industry. To understand the substantial impact of blockchain and IoMT in the healthcare industry, a comprehensive literature review has been performed based on the formulated research questions. Several research articles from well-known databases were identified using the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review investigates the work to enable the amalgamation of IoMT and Blockchain in the health ecosystem.