Use of the Internet of Things to improve the quality of patient care in nursing

Abstract

The Internet of things (IoT) refers to the connectivity of devices via the internet. Here, things indicate objects with an IP address that can transmit data. Applications of IoT can be used to enhance the quality of patient care in nursing. Since the nurses directly interact with patients, quality patient care can be provided if IoT is integrated into nursing care. Mainly, IoT can be integrated at the interface between a nurse and a patient where quick communication is needed. For example, patient monitoring technologies or patient monitoring systems can be given. In Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) has developed a sensor device, collaborating with Hirdramani Groups (Sri Lanka) and CirQ technologies to monitor a person's breathing patterns. In this work, we have used the system mentioned above to observe people in real time and developed a process to integrate the system into nursing practices where asthma-related patients can be monitored.