Revolutionizing Healthcare With 6G: A Deep Dive Into Smart, Connected Systems
Healthcare is a vital sector influencing societal well-being and economic stability. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for innovative solutions, such as remote monitoring and real-time health tracking, to address emerging challenges. This paper examines the transformative poten...
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| author | Shaik Rajak Ammar Summaq Mukkara Prasanna Kumar Anirban Ghosh Karthikeyan Elumalai Sunil Chinnadurai |
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| description | Healthcare is a vital sector influencing societal well-being and economic stability. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for innovative solutions, such as remote monitoring and real-time health tracking, to address emerging challenges. This paper examines the transformative potential of wireless technology in revolutionizing healthcare systems, emphasizing advancements in communication, remote surgeries, patient engagement, and cost efficiency. It explores the role of 6G technology in enabling high-speed data transfer, ultra-reliable connectivity, and low latency, providing the foundation for intelligent, connected healthcare ecosystems. Key challenges, including seamless connectivity, data privacy, and network scalability, are analyzed alongside strategies to overcome them, such as adopting 6G-enabled Internet of Everything (IoE), Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRS) to counter signal blockages, and advanced latency reduction techniques. By reviewing state-of-the-art developments and real-world case studies, the paper demonstrates the indispensable role of wireless technology in enhancing patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and ensuring universal access to high-quality care. It concludes with actionable recommendations for healthcare organizations to embrace these innovations for a resilient and efficient future. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4ace5d3735204f72b28e875e79ec64b92025-08-20T02:35:16ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362024-01-011219415019417010.1109/ACCESS.2024.351956710806685Revolutionizing Healthcare With 6G: A Deep Dive Into Smart, Connected SystemsShaik Rajak0Ammar Summaq1https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9535-0470Mukkara Prasanna Kumar2Anirban Ghosh3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1943-9710Karthikeyan Elumalai4Sunil Chinnadurai5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7464-1578Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering Amaravati, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering And Science, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering And Science, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering And Science, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering And Science, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering And Science, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, IndiaHealthcare is a vital sector influencing societal well-being and economic stability. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for innovative solutions, such as remote monitoring and real-time health tracking, to address emerging challenges. This paper examines the transformative potential of wireless technology in revolutionizing healthcare systems, emphasizing advancements in communication, remote surgeries, patient engagement, and cost efficiency. It explores the role of 6G technology in enabling high-speed data transfer, ultra-reliable connectivity, and low latency, providing the foundation for intelligent, connected healthcare ecosystems. Key challenges, including seamless connectivity, data privacy, and network scalability, are analyzed alongside strategies to overcome them, such as adopting 6G-enabled Internet of Everything (IoE), Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRS) to counter signal blockages, and advanced latency reduction techniques. By reviewing state-of-the-art developments and real-world case studies, the paper demonstrates the indispensable role of wireless technology in enhancing patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and ensuring universal access to high-quality care. It concludes with actionable recommendations for healthcare organizations to embrace these innovations for a resilient and efficient future.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10806685/Remote health trackingwireless healthcare technologyCOVID-19massive MIMOmillimeter wave (mmWave)6G technology |
| spellingShingle | Shaik Rajak Ammar Summaq Mukkara Prasanna Kumar Anirban Ghosh Karthikeyan Elumalai Sunil Chinnadurai Revolutionizing Healthcare With 6G: A Deep Dive Into Smart, Connected Systems IEEE Access Remote health tracking wireless healthcare technology COVID-19 massive MIMO millimeter wave (mmWave) 6G technology |
| title | Revolutionizing Healthcare With 6G: A Deep Dive Into Smart, Connected Systems |
| title_full | Revolutionizing Healthcare With 6G: A Deep Dive Into Smart, Connected Systems |
| title_fullStr | Revolutionizing Healthcare With 6G: A Deep Dive Into Smart, Connected Systems |
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| title_short | Revolutionizing Healthcare With 6G: A Deep Dive Into Smart, Connected Systems |
| title_sort | revolutionizing healthcare with 6g a deep dive into smart connected systems |
| topic | Remote health tracking wireless healthcare technology COVID-19 massive MIMO millimeter wave (mmWave) 6G technology |
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