Journal of Advanced Health Informatics Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)

Exploring Blockchain as a Security Framework for IoT in Healthcare: A Systematic Literature Review

Lutviana (Unknown)
Iis Setiawan Mangkunegara (Unknown)
Hamzah M. Marhoon (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Sep 2024

Abstract

This systematic literature review explores the use of blockchain technology to improve the security of communication between IoT devices in the healthcare sector. The integration of IoT in healthcare has revolutionized patient data management but introduced security challenges. Blockchain, as a decentralized and immutable ledger, offers a potential solution by providing a secure method of data storage and transmission. This review analyzed 62 relevant studies published in the last five years using the PRISMA methodology. The main contributions of blockchain include improved data security, privacy, and data integrity, with decentralization and cryptographic techniques ensuring patient data remains secure and accessible only to authorized entities. Challenges of blockchain implementation include interoperability, data storage efficiency, and the need for strong cryptographic algorithms. Proposed solutions include the development of a specialized blockchain framework for healthcare, the integration of advanced encryption methods, and the use of distributed ledger technology to manage electronic medical records. Further research is needed to develop more efficient and secure blockchain solutions in healthcare applications, including improved interoperability, encryption algorithms, and real-world case studies. Although challenges remain, blockchain has great potential to improve the communication security of IoT devices in the healthcare sector.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jahir

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Engineering Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Journal of Advanced Health Informatics Research (JAHIR) is a scientific journal that focuses on the application of computer science to the health field. JAHIR is a peer-reviewed open-access journal that is published three times a year (April, August and December). The scientific journal is published ...