Blockchain in healthcare and health sciences-A scoping review.
Int J Med Inform
; 134: 104040, 2020 02.
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| ID: mdl-31865055
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Blockchain can be described as an immutable ledger, logging data entries in a decentralized manner. This new technology has been suggested to disrupt a wide range of data-driven domains, including the health domain.OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to systematically review, assess and synthesize peer-reviewed publications utilizing/proposing to utilize blockchain to improve processes and services in healthcare, health sciences and health education.METHOD:
A structured literature search on the topic was conducted in October 2018 relevant bibliographic databases.RESULT:
39 publications fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The result indicates that Electronic Health Records and Personal Health Records are the most targeted areas using blockchain technology. Access control, interoperability, provenance and data integrity are all issues that are meant to be improved by blockchain technology in this field. Ethereum and Hyperledger fabric seem to be the most used platforms/frameworks in this domain.CONCLUSION:
This study shows that the endeavors of using blockchain technology in the health domain are increasing exponentially. There are areas within the health domain that potentially could be highly impacted by blockchain technology.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
1_ASSA2030
Problema de salud:
1_sistemas_informacao_saude
Asunto principal:
Atención a la Salud
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Registros de Salud Personal
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Registros Electrónicos de Salud
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Mejoramiento de la Calidad
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Intercambio de Información en Salud
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Cadena de Bloques
Tipo de estudio:
Systematic_reviews
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Med Inform
Asunto de la revista:
INFORMATICA MEDICA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article