Blockchain Technology in Digital Health and Medical Technologies
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https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v8.409Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, big data, blockchain technology, digital health, health 5.0, healthcare innovation, Internet of Things, precision medicine, telemedicine, virtual realityAbstract
The rapid evolution of digital health technologies has introduced blockchain as an important innovation in transforming healthcare systems. This review explores the role of blockchain in driving digital health transformation and outlines future-oriented approaches that integrate emerging technologies. This paper identifies six critical areas where blockchain technology intersects with digital health innovation by systematically analyzing literature from the Web of Science and comparing topic hierarchies with results from Google Scholar. Genomics and precision medicine, telemedicine and mobile health, immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, the Internet of Things and Health 5.0 environments, artificial intelligence and big data integration, and global and regional health challenges are analyzed in the study. The findings highlight how blockchain contributes to data security, Cross-border collaboration, interoperability, Device data integrity, transparency, and decentralized healthcare systems in these areas. This review aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand and implement blockchain-based digital health solutions.
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