Decentralized Streaming-Based Monitoring of Post-Acute Care Outcomes via Blockchain-Integrated AI

Abstract

As HealthcareHealthcare undergoes swift digital transformation, it creates new possibilities for enhancing post-acute care through advanced technological solutions. This study introduces a decentralized monitoring system that utilizes blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to track post-acute care outcomes in real time. Post-acute care services, including rehabilitation and skilled nursing, need real-time secure data monitoring that focuses on patients to help improve recovery and minimize hospital readmissions. The system design incorporates Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with wearable sensors, to gather ongoing physiological and behavioral information from patients. Edge computing processes this data to maintain efficiency before it gets securely transmitted to a decentralized network where smart contracts and blockchain technology together ensure data immutability and provenance. Embedded AI algorithms within the system conduct real-time analytics to identify patterns and risks, enabling prompt clinical interventions.