Advanced Healthcare Systems

Preface

The applications and challenges of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the internet of things for healthcare applications are comprehensively covered in this book. Rapid developments in hardware, software and communication technologies have facilitated the emergence of internet-connected sensory devices that provide observations and data measurements from the physical world. The technology of internet-connected devices, referred to as the internet of things (IoT), continues to extend the current internet by providing connectivity and interactions between the physical and cyber worlds. The IoT is undoubtedly transforming the healthcare industry by redefining the space of devices and interaction of people in delivering healthcare solutions, resulting in applications that benefit patients, families, physicians, hospitals and insurance companies. The use of remote monitoring in the healthcare sector possible with IoT-enabled devices has the potential to keep patients safe and healthy, and empowers doctors to provide superlative care, thereby increasing patients’ engagement and satisfaction as a result of their interactions with doctors becoming easier and more efficient. Furthermore, remote monitoring of patients’ health helps reduce the length of hospital stays and prevents readmissions, in addition to having a major impact on reducing healthcare costs significantly and improving treatment outcomes.

In addition to increasing volume, the IoT generates big data ...