Investigating the Impact of IoT on Healthcare Services and Delivery

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare, highlighting its increasing importance due to the rise of internet usage and the need for personalized healthcare services. The research investigates the effectiveness of IoT in improving healthcare services, addressing issues in traditional healthcare systems such as undetected problems and lack of patient history tracking. The report includes a research proposal with a literature review analyzing journal articles, a reflective journal, and an ethics application form. It employs a positivism philosophy and a deductive approach, utilizing a descriptive research design and survey questionnaires. The study examines the impact of wearable technologies and the sensing capabilities of IoT, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize healthcare by reducing reliance on traditional hospitals and enabling government-supported healthcare facilities. Data collection methods include secondary data, qualitative research data, and quantitative research data, with data analysis performed using MS Excel. The report concludes by referencing key studies that support the integration of IoT in healthcare for improved reliability and user interaction.