Table 2.
Studies that demonstrate how smart cities use technological tools to advance healthcare services
| NO. | Author/s and Year | Main Point | Explanation of the point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alavi et al., 2018; Almalki et al., 2021; Bauer et al., 2021; Syed et al., 2021 | Internet of Things (IoT) devices | These devices can be used to remotely monitor patients and provide real-time information about their health status |
| 2 | Balsamo et al., 2017; Weddell & Magno, 2018 | Wearable devices | These devices can monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels and send this information to healthcare providers for analysis |
| 3 | Allam & Dhunny, 2019; Cugurullo, 2020; Luckey et al., 2021; Nikitas et al., 2020 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Artificial intelligence can be used to analyze healthcare data and provide insights that can help in timely diagnosis and treatment of diseases |
| 4 | Ahmed et al., 2023; Hassankhani et al., 2021; Sahatiya & Singh, 2023 | Telemedicine | Telemedicine allows patients to consult with healthcare providers remotely, avoiding the need for travel and reducing the risk of infection |
| 5 | Al Omar et al., 2021; Parah et al., 2020 | Electronic Health Records (EHRs) | EHRs allow healthcare providers to access patient data from anywhere, enabling more efficient and coordinated care |
| 6 | Al-Azzam & Alazzam, 2019; Butt et al., 2022; Istepanian & AlAnzi, 2020; Lotfi et al., 2020 | Mobile Health (mHealth) | mHealth apps can help patients manage chronic diseases and track their health progress, allowing healthcare providers to monitor their patients more closely |
| 7 | Golec et al., 2020; Obaidat et al., 2019; Ross et al., 2020 | Biometric sensors | Biometric sensors can be used to monitor patients’ movements and alert healthcare providers if there is any unusual activity, such as falls or seizures |