Trends and Bibliometric Insights on the Internet of Medical Things in Transformative Healthcare (2016–2023)
By
Huihui Xin
Samuel-Soma M Ajibade
Gloria Nnadwa Alhassan
Yusuf Yilmaz
February 1, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Trends and Bibliometric Insights on the Internet of Medical Things in Transformative Healthcare (2016–2023)
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Integration of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) in healthcare delivery
Key Mechanisms Networked medical devices and applications exchanging patient data via the Internet for real-time monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment
Target Population Patients requiring continuous, remote, and data-driven healthcare monitoring and management
Care Setting Healthcare 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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