by Olena Davletshyn -

Principles of data analysis in health care

Various analytical tools are used to analyze data in the medical area, thanks to which it is easier to make decisions based on facts. These methods later help in planning, measuring, designing, and educating. Now the global health service is suffering from shortages among doctors and nurses who make primary care. As a result, already overworked specialists have to perform their duties even faster. Unfortunately, the situation is predicted to be even more difficult over the next few years, here the only right solution is to analyze the data and design a system that will make the process easier.

The benefits of analyzing medical data can be: faster delivery of results, making permanent changes, and later designing a new process that will be better, reducing the risk and the number of errors. The first step may be to introduce appropriate programs and artificial intelligence to the health system, which in the future may take on some of the responsibilities. These tools can absorb huge amounts of information and learn from many different types of data.

Research-based on:https://www.ibm.com/pl-pl/watson-health/learn/healthcare-analytics

by Lucia Perez Diego -

IoT devices for medical applications

Data is driving change in most industries in the past years. Enterprises gathering significant data from users can tailor their experience better to them.

Major tech players have entered the field of Health in recent years. Fitness promotion, health indicators monitoring, and emergency contact are some of the key features that companies like Apple, Samsung, Meta, Fitbit, or Garmin have in their offerings through tracking wearables in form of smartwatches with GPS, Barometer, Gyromenters and an array of medical-grade sensors, like Apple’s FDA Approved ECG sensor in the Apple Watch.

This ability to gather data from the user in a non-invasive and continuous way is great news for health services around the world. Some of the main Health indicators, like blood pressure, oxygen levels, and glucose levels that previously required a visit to the doctor now can be done in real-time and telematic, reducing pressure on a strained health system and reducing cost in an ever-increasing expense for governments around Europe.

Telehealth or remote doctor’s consultations are another great option for non-urgent questions that don’t require a physical appointment anymore and help prevent overcrowded hospitals.

A sensible way to collect data can help health administrators track a population’s overall health and implement policy to help their citizens lead a healthier life because prevention is always a better solution than treatment. An easier and most continuous way of following up with patients via Telehealth is also a better way to ensure that people are on track with their treatment in a more efficient manner.

–Literature:

https://blog.kiversal.com/que-es-la-iomt/

https://builtin.com/internet-things/iot-in-healthcare

https://www.businessinsider.com/iot-healthcare