Trends and Bibliometric Insights on the Internet of Medical Things in Transformative Healthcare (2016–2023) - Scorecard - MDSpire

Trends and Bibliometric Insights on the Internet of Medical Things in Transformative Healthcare (2016–2023)

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  • Huihui Xin

  • Samuel-Soma M Ajibade

  • Gloria Nnadwa Alhassan

  • Yusuf Yilmaz

  • February 1, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Trends and Bibliometric Insights on the Internet of Medical Things in Transformative Healthcare (2016–2023)

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionIntegration of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) in healthcare delivery
Key MechanismsNetworked medical devices and applications exchanging patient data via the Internet for real-time monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment
Target PopulationPatients requiring continuous, remote, and data-driven healthcare monitoring and management
Care SettingHealthcare institutions transitioning from manual to computerized, cloud-based systems enabling remote and personalized care

Key Highlights

  • IoMT integrates medical sensors, mobile computing, and communication technologies to monitor patient vital signs and relay data in real time.
  • IoMT advances healthcare by enabling secure, constant, and remote patient monitoring, improving clinical practices and patient outcomes.
  • Challenges include data security and privacy, device interoperability, and vulnerability to cyberattacks requiring robust protective solutions.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize IoMT-enabled devices for real-time data collection to support accurate and timely diagnosis.
  • Incorporate cloud-based data storage systems to facilitate clinician access to patient health information.

Management

  • Adopt IoMT technologies to transition from manual to computerized healthcare management systems.
  • Implement continuous remote monitoring to enable personalized and cost-effective patient care.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Ensure secure and constant monitoring of patient health conditions through interconnected medical devices.
  • Address interoperability issues among devices to maintain seamless data exchange.

Risks

  • Mitigate risks related to patient data privacy and security breaches.
  • Develop strong cybersecurity measures to protect against increasing healthcare cyberattacks.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients benefiting from remote and continuous monitoring via IoMT devices

IoMT facilitates personalized treatment plans through real-time data analytics and supports timely clinical interventions.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Integrate IoMT devices with cloud computing frameworks to enable real-time data access for clinicians.
  • Prioritize data security and privacy in IoMT system design and implementation.
  • Promote interoperability standards to ensure seamless communication between diverse medical devices.
  • Leverage advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain to enhance IoMT capabilities.
  • Encourage multidisciplinary collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to advance IoMT adoption.

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