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Transforming Healthcare with Online Health Monitoring Systems Arindam Ghorai1, Surajit Saha2 1Students, Department of Electrical Engineering, Elitte College of Engineering, West Bengal, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Elitte College of Engineering, West Bengal, India
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Monitoring Systems is a topic of growing importance, as advancements in technology are revolutionizing the way we manage our health. Online health monitoring systems provide patients with increased accessibility to healthcare, personalized care, and improved patient outcomes. This paper explores the benefits and challenges associated with these systems, including data privacy and security concerns, technological limitations, and the need for proper training and education. The potential for remote patient monitoring and the use of artificial intelligence to analyze patient data are also discussed. Overall, the use of online health monitoring systems has the potential to transform healthcare delivery, making it more patient-centered and cost-effective. This paper concludes by offering recommendations for healthcare providers and policymakers to ensure the successful implementation of online health monitoring systems, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and a healthier society.
The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need for remote monitoring systems, as individuals with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk of developing severe symptoms. Online Health Monitoring Systems can be used to monitor patients with COVID-19 symptoms, reducing the need for hospitalization and minimizing the risk of transmission to healthcare professionals.
1.1 Literature Review • Here a system is presented with a technique that will upgrade the health monitoring systems in the hospitals by providing monitoring capability. The system is wireless based. As it’s a wireless device, the cost of cables is affordable. Unless an unusual condition of the patient is not captured there will be persisting observation of important signs of patient over a long duration. Critical situations of patients can be overcome [1].
Key Words: Health Monitoring System, Wireless monitoring, Remote patient monitoring, Affordable healthcare technology
• Constant observation is required in hospitals where the patients are under medical care for a longer period of time. Although the patient is not in a critical situation, the doctors still need confirmation on their health parameters. Nowaday, the expenses for hospitalization are high and expensive. So the health policies in various countries have shifted their focus from providing reactive, acute care to providing care outside the hospital [2].
1. INTRODUCTION Online Health Monitoring Systems is a technology that helps us to monitor patients even when the patient is not in the clinic or hospital. It is the time of both patient and doctor, hence increasing efficiency and reliability of health services. Healthcare is an essential aspect of human well-being, and with the advancements in technology, and the healthcare industry has seen an upsurge in innovative solutions. One such innovation is the development of Online Health Monitoring Systems, which allow healthcare providers to monitor patients remotely, eliminating the need for frequent visits to the hospital or clinic. Online Health Monitoring Systems, comprises various sensors and devices that measure vital signs, such as blood pressure, glucose levels, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.
• This paper proposes an efficient system for observing patient pulse rate and temperature. The system uses a pulse sensor to keep track of the heart rate of the patient. With the use of sensors we can access the various parameters of the body. These input data are transmitted to the computer for family and doctor’s for reference. Thus in the modern health care system, the usage of IoT technologies have brought many benefits for patients [3]. • In this paper with the help of observed heart rate through IOT device, heart attack can be detected. Here the methods used by the author include Arduino board, and pulse sensor. Pulse sensors will start sensing the heart rate readings once the system is set and the heart rate of the patient will be displayed on LCD screen [4].
Online Health Monitoring Systems has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry, particularly for individuals with chronic conditions who require continuous monitoring. It provides patients with greater freedom and flexibility, enabling them to live independently while still receiving the necessary care. Online Health Monitoring Systems can also help to reduce the burden on hospitals and
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