International Research Journal of Education and Technology

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into healthcare systems represents a major advancement in improving patient care, operational efficiency, and data security. This paper examines MedIn, an innovative IoT-enabled healthcare management solution designed to overcome the limitations of traditional healthcare environments. It presents a detailed overview of various IoT technologies in healthcare, exploring their specific applications, functionality, and optimization strategies. MedIn leverages IoT for real-time patient monitoring, reducing errors in data entry, and automating routine tasks, thereby enhancing the precision and reliability of healthcare services. Its compatibility with diverse IoT devices, such as wearable health monitors and smart medical equipment, enables smooth data collection and integration into patient records, supporting more informed decision-making by healthcare providers.

This paper also includes a comprehensive literature review on the use of IoT in healthcare, focusing on aspects such as patient monitoring, data security, and interoperability challenges. The study describes the experimental setup for MedIn's evaluation, detailing the deployment of IoT devices in a controlled healthcare setting and rigorous testing of the system’s performance, security, and scalability. Results demonstrate that MedIn outperforms traditional healthcare systems in areas such as operational efficiency, data security, and real-time monitoring. The paper concludes by discussing the future of IoT in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of continued research and innovation to fully realize IoT’s potential in enhancing patient outcomes and advancing healthcare management.

Keywords: MedIn, IoT, Healthcare, Digital Framework