Engineering Research: Perspectives on Recent Advances Vol. 10

The rapid evolution of smart technologies and communication protocols has ushered in a transformative era for the Internet of Things (IoT), particularly within the healthcare sector. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the key applications, enabling technologies, and emerging trends in IoT-driven healthcare systems. It outlines a standard model for integrating IoT into medical infrastructures, focusing on sensor-based monitoring, data acquisition, and predictive analytics using machine learning. The discussion explores the impact of IoT on clinical workflows, remote health tracking, chronic disease management, and patient engagement. Special emphasis is placed on network architectures, data transmission standards, and the role of Health Information Technology (HIT) in enhancing interoperability and system efficiency. By synthesising current literature and incorporating recent advancements, this chapter highlights both the opportunities and challenges in building scalable, secure, and intelligent healthcare ecosystems. It also presents new figures and use cases that demonstrate real-world deployments of IoT in medical settings, supporting the argument for broader adoption of IoT-enabled healthcare solutions.