Smart city healthcare delivery innovations: a systematic review of essential technologies and indicators for developing nations

BMC Health Services Research

Research

Hamid Reza Saeidnia¹  Mohammad Hassanzadeh¹  Nasrin Ghiasi²  Zahra Mohammadzadeh³  Aynaz Lotfata⁴ 

[1] Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran;Department of Public Health, School of Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran;Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran;Department of Health Information Management and Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran;School Of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of California, Davis, USA;

关键词: Smart City;    Healthcare delivery;    Smart health;    Developing nations;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12913-023-10200-8

 received in 2023-08-25, accepted in 2023-10-23,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundIn recent times, the concept of smart cities has gained remarkable traction globally, driven by the increasing interest in employing technology to address various urban challenges, particularly in the healthcare domain. Smart cities are proving to be transformative, utilizing an extensive array of technological tools and processes to improve healthcare accessibility, optimize patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency.MethodsThis article delves into the profound impact of smart cities on the healthcare landscape and discusses its potential implications for the future of healthcare delivery. Moreover, the study explores the necessary infrastructure required for developing countries to establish smart cities capable of providing intelligent health and care services. To ensure a comprehensive analysis, we employed a well-structured search strategy across esteemed databases, including PubMed, OVID, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus. The search scope encompassed articles published up to November 2022, resulting in a meticulous review of 22 relevant articles.ResultsOur findings provide compelling evidence of the pivotal role that smart city technology plays in elevating healthcare delivery, forging a path towards improved accessibility, efficiency, and quality of care for communities worldwide. By harnessing the power of data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and mobile applications, smart cities are driving real-time health monitoring, early disease detection, and personalized treatment approaches.ConclusionSmart cities possess the transformative potential to reshape healthcare practices, providing developing nations with invaluable opportunities to establish intelligent and adaptable healthcare systems customized to their distinct requirements and limitations. Moreover, the implementation of smart healthcare systems in developing nations can lead to enhanced healthcare accessibility and affordability, as the integration of technology can optimize resource allocation and improve the overall efficiency of healthcare services. It also may help alleviate the burden on overburdened healthcare facilities by streamlining patient care processes and reducing wait times, ensuring that medical attention reaches those in need more swiftly.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© The Author(s) 2023

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