Unleashing the Power of Wireless Communication in Healthcare by Empowering Patient Care and Connectivity: A Comprehensive Survey

Abstract

The emergence of wireless network as a potentially revolutionary innovation has the ability to change the medical diagnostics field. This in-depth study aims to explore the various aspects of exploiting the latest wireless technologies to improve the standard of care given to patients and the interactions between patients and healthcare providers. This study investigates a wide range of issues such as patient-centric communication technology, 6G based applications using smart technologies, real-time communication protocols, implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology in healthcare and the use of wireless devices for remote patient monitoring. 6G wireless communication brings transformative capabilities to healthcare, offering ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC) improved network capacity, and higher data rates. These advancements enable real-time transmission of critical health data, support complex medical applications, facilitate remote consultations, surgical robotics, and AI-driven diagnostics. This study highlights the significance and implications of combining these concepts in the context of 5G and beyond, paving the way for connected healthcare, personalized medicine, and unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation. Furthermore, it also investigates the obstacles and potential connected with the implementation of wireless communication in the healthcare industry. These challenges and opportunities include data security and privacy issues, as well as the need for a robust communication infrastructure. This paper demonstrates the influence that wireless communication has in altering healthcare delivery, improving patient outcomes, and creating a connected healthcare ecosystem via a careful assessment of current research and case studies in terms of enhancement quality of services (QoSs). The findings of this survey offer important perspectives and recommendations that could aid healthcare practitioners, scholars, and governing bodies in efficiently harnessing the potential of wireless communication to transform patient care and connectivity.