Question

What are the challenges of technology adoption in the internet of things ant its role at health systems?

and what are the future barriers to adopting IoT in healthcare?

give examples

Answer 1

Following are few challenges of technology adoption with respect to the internet of things and it's role at health systems:

• Unclarity about maintenance of privacy. i.e. how to ensure the patient's personal data is truly safe and secured and that third party cannot access it. This remains a challenge even when the technology has advanced so far.
• Conviencing users - Health care professionals are still skeptical of using IoT.
• The systems are too complex to be implemented easily. The systems require much more training and demonstrations to encourage customers to use it.
• High costs and affordability

The health systems can be benefitted if the IoT is implemented and extensively used. Firstly, it will enable storing huge amount of data such that there is de-cluttering , organized documentation and reduced retrieval time. Thereby, creating value for customers.

There are certain future barriers to adopting IoT in healthcare is with respect to the security of the system, i.e. ensuring confidentiality of information. Secondly, inhibiting any possible misuse of the technology.