A pilot study using a medical internet of things (IoT) system to reduce bed falls in acute-care hospitals shows promise for protecting a vulnerable patient population.
The integration of IoT technology in medical workflows has received increasing attention across the industry. In its survey “The Internet of Things—Connecting the Health Ecosystem,” IDC Health Insights reported that 73.3% of providers and 84% of payers claim to be “prepared” or “very prepared” to make use of IoT.
A report released last month found that 60% of healthcare organizations are using the technology worldwide, driven in part by cost savings.
