{"id":10592,"date":"2021-07-28T15:01:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T18:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/?p=10592"},"modified":"2023-06-01T01:05:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T04:05:34","slug":"how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare Industry? Top 5 Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples\/#How_Can_IoT_Benefit_the_Healthcare_Industry\" title=\" How Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare Industry\"> How Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare Industry<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples\/#Remote_Patient_Monitoring\" title=\"Remote Patient Monitoring\u00a0\">Remote Patient Monitoring\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples\/#Improve_Connectivity_While_Reducing_Costs\" title=\"Improve Connectivity While Reducing Costs\">Improve Connectivity While Reducing Costs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples\/#Research_Implications\" title=\"Research Implications\">Research Implications<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples\/#Robotic_Surgeries\" title=\"Robotic Surgeries\">Robotic Surgeries<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/how-can-iot-benefit-the-healthcare-industry-top-5-examples\/#Automated_Insulin_Delivery_Tools\" title=\"Automated Insulin Delivery Tools\">Automated Insulin Delivery Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_IoT_Benefit_the_Healthcare_Industry\"><\/span><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; How Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare Industry&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15165,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\"> How Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare Industry<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>IoT is changing the healthcare landscape for the better. This technology provides real benefits to doctors and patients\u00a0\u2013 whether it is through wearable devices or robotic surgeries, these tools are here to stay.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top 5 examples of how IoT is impacting the healthcare industry:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remote_Patient_Monitoring\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33448207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33448207 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">Remote Patient Monitoring<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW33448207 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perhaps the most well-known benefit of IoT in healthcare is remote patient monitoring. The rise of wearable tech like smartwatches has made it easy for doctors to collect valuable health data from their patients.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, an IoT device can track a patient\u2019s blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and more\u00a0\u2013 without requiring them to go to their healthcare provider in person. The data is collected and saved in a software application where doctors and patients can access it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most systems have impressive reporting capabilities that can show trends, changes in health patterns, and even compare your metrics to the average healthy person in your age group.\u00a0It can also notify your doctor \u2013 and family members \u2013 if your numbers exceed a healthy range or drop below a certain level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider an elderly patient that lives alone. If their heart rate drops too low or the IoT device registers a fall, the device can immediately notify a doctor to administer life-saving treatment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wearable tech can also encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle. It allows them to track their steps and exercise while competing with their peers, which\u00a0can lead to improved health for the overall population.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although the technology is still developing and there is an increasing need to ensure that the data\u00a0collected is stored securely, the possibilities are endless for these IoT devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Connectivity_While_Reducing_Costs\"><\/span>Improve Connectivity While Reducing Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IoT technology can also help improve connectivity between doctors and patients while reducing costs. The best example of this is telehealth \u2013 the global COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the growth of this\u00a0innovation!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People can connect with their doctors through videoconferencing apps and, when combined with remote monitoring, the results can be just as effective as an in-person visit. Insurance payers are continuing to support this movement as well, demonstrating just how major of an impact\u00a0IoT can have in healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may be wondering, how does this support affordability? Well, the use of IoT devices and tools reduces the need for\u00a0unnecessary visits. It allows doctors and their staff to better utilize their resources too, so they can maximize the number of people they help each day.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthcare charts that leverage IoT can also enhance connectivity and boost efficiency. When doctors can use voice commands to input data instantly, they can provide a seamless experience and speed up the documentation process. Think about\u00a0all\u00a0the time and resources that could save!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_Implications\"><\/span>Research Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you know that IoT can also benefit research in the healthcare industry? These tools and tech collect massive amounts of data. While one patient\u2019s data can help them improve their health, combining the information collected from thousands can give researchers a huge edge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Normally it can take years to collect that much data by hand.\u00a0With IoT, doctors and researchers can speed up the time it takes to perform statistical studies. That means that life-saving drugs and procedures can be developed faster so that more patients can be helped.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simply put, when it comes to research, IoT saves medical institutions time and money. Big data also allows doctors to make better decisions. They can compare their patient\u2019s symptoms to hundreds or thousands of similar cases \u2013 which will help them accurately diagnose them and prescribe the right treatments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As this technology evolves, researchers will be able to learn even more about the health of our population so they can continue to improve.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Robotic_Surgeries\"><\/span>Robotic Surgeries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While robotic surgeries might seem like something out of a science-fiction film that takes place way off in the future, doctors today are already taking advantage of it. They can use small IoT devices that can travel right into our bodies to perform complex and otherwise risky procedures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since these devices do not need to rely on human hands, they can be less invasive and allow patients to heal much faster. Even though they are small, though, they can collect a lot of information \u2013 like video\u00a0and images \u2013 to help doctors make the right decisions about how to move forward during the procedure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, surgeons can use robotic devices powered by IoT to remove cancerous tumors and growths in their patients. The robots can complete the procedure from inside the body once they are fed in through a small cut in the abdomen. As a result, patients experience less scarring, reduced surgical risks, and faster recovery times.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Insulin_Delivery_Tools\"><\/span>Automated Insulin Delivery Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another way that IoT benefits the healthcare industry is through the development of automated insulin delivery systems. These tools, known as AID systems for short, have made life-changing impacts on individuals that suffer from diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the closed-loop insulin device is attached, it will continuously monitor their glucose levels to determine how much insulin they need. Based on these readings, the device will automatically deliver the correct amount of insulin through a pump.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That means that individuals with diabetes no longer need to take a painful finger prick test to gauge their glucose levels. Plus, these IoT devices work 24\/7 \u2013 even while they sleep! In other words, they can spend a lot more time in range and avoid experiencing severe lows and highs with their blood sugar.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are dozens of companies that are producing these AID systems, and each iteration is more functional than the last. Most use handheld receivers for their controls, but the end goal is for them to connect to smartphones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even so, the IoT capabilities have already improved the lives of many individuals by allowing them to better manage their glucose and insulin levels. Another benefit of this is a reduced burden on the hospitals and doctors since people can more easily prevent episodes that require medical intervention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8.jpg\" alt=\"Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare Industry\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-8-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are just a few of the endless possibilities that IoT offers to improve our\u00a0health. Through technology we can offer easier and\u00a0faster access to\u00a0healthcare\u00a0professionals, like we did with this\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/xamarin-application-custom-development-case\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">nutrition and well-being app<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0And we can go even further\u00a0if we\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saastr.com\/5-examples-of-how-machine-learning-can-improve-your-healthcare-saas-product\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">add Machine Learning to the mix.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0In fact, that\u2019s one of the biggest\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/6-digital-healthcare-trends\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">trends that are transforming today\u2019s Digital Healthcare industry<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contents How Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare IndustryRemote Patient Monitoring\u00a0Improve Connectivity While Reducing CostsResearch ImplicationsRobotic SurgeriesAutomated Insulin Delivery Tools How Can IoT Benefit the Healthcare Industry IoT is changing the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":10595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[293],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10592"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10592"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10592\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11280,"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10592\/revisions\/11280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}