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ArticleHealthcare informatics research2024

Evolving Software Architecture Design in Telemedicine: A PRISMA-based Systematic Review.

Avnish Singh Jat, Tor-Morten Grønli, George Ghinea, Gebremariam Assres

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Avnish Singh JatSchool of Economics, Innovation, and Technology, Kristiania University College, Oslo, Norway.
Tor-Morten GrønliSchool of Economics, Innovation, and Technology, Kristiania University College, Oslo, Norway.
George GhineaDepartment of Computer Science, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK.
Gebremariam AssresSchool of Economics, Innovation, and Technology, Kristiania University College, Oslo, Norway.

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Abstract

objectivesThis article presents a systematic review of recent advancements in telemedicine architectures for continuous monitoring, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving software engineering practices underpinning these systems. The review aims to illuminate the critical role of telemedicine in delivering healthcare services, especially during global health crises, and to emphasize the importance of effectiveness, security, interoperability, and scalability in these systems.

methodsA systematic review methodology was employed, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework. As the primary research method, the PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and Scopus databases were searched to identify articles relevant to telemedicine architectures for continuous monitoring. Seventeen articles were selected for analysis, and a methodical approach was employed to investigate and synthesize the findings.

resultsThe review identified a notable trend towards the integration of emerging technologies into telemedicine architectures. Key areas of focus include interoperability, security, and scalability. Innovations such as cognitive radio technology, behavior-based control architectures, Health Level Seven International (HL7) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards, cloud computing, decentralized systems, and blockchain technology are addressing challenges in remote healthcare delivery and continuous monitoring.

conclusionsThis review highlights major advancements in telemedicine architectures, emphasizing the integration of advanced technologies to improve interoperability, security, and scalability. The findings underscore the successful application of cognitive radio technology, behavior-based control, HL7 FHIR standards, cloud computing, decentralized systems, and blockchain in advancing remote healthcare delivery.

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Digital HealthMedical InformaticsSoftwareTechnologyTelemedicine

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