Wireless sensor networks for remote healthcare monitoring in Nigeria: Challenges and way forward

Wireless sensor networks have gained a lot interest in the field of medicine with a wide range of capabilities. In most developed countries wireless sensor networks are being used in monitoring critical illnesses such as Cancer detection, cardiovascular diseases, monitoring asthmatic patient and in...

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Main Authors: Hassan, N. M., Olaniyi, O. M., Ahmed, A., Dogo, E. M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical monitoring
Biosensors
Healthcare systems
Medical diagnostic imaging
Medical services
Monitoring
Remote medical Delivery
Servers
Telemedicine
Wireless sensor networks
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Summary:Wireless sensor networks have gained a lot interest in the field of medicine with a wide range of capabilities. In most developed countries wireless sensor networks are being used in monitoring critical illnesses such as Cancer detection, cardiovascular diseases, monitoring asthmatic patient and in the treatment of Diabetes. Wireless sensor networks have enabled medical doctors to monitor patients remotely and give them timely feedback and support; potentially increasing the reach of health care by making it available anywhere at any time The application of Wireless Sensor Networks for remote medical monitoring is relatively new in Nigeria. Recently the Nigerian government embarked on the use of e-health to meet the health requirements of its remote and rural dwellers. In this paper, we discuss some of the core challenges facing the application of wireless sensor networks for remote medical care monitoring in Nigeria, and how these challenges can hinder the application of Wireless Sensor Networks for remote healthcare in Nigeria.
ISSN:2377-2689
DOI:10.1109/NIGERCON.2013.6715654