Innovative technologies for increased effectiveness, lower costs and better patient care; A Narrative Review

Asima Irshad; Qurba Kiran; Saleh Shah; Rida Mustafa; Sidra Ghias; Roohi Abbas

Author(s)

Asima Irshad Department of Physical Therapy, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Qurba Kiran Department of Physical Therapy, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Saleh Shah Department of Physical Therapy, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Rida Mustafa Department of Physical Therapy, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Sidra Ghias Riphah International University,Lahore,Pakistan

Roohi Abbas Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: To provide a narrative review of innovative technologies for increased effectiveness, lower costs, and better patient care. Methodology: A literature review was conducted on different databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and IEEE, using keywords. Different articles were sorted and critically reviewed. Results: The integration of these technologies is turning healthcare into a system that prioritizes accessibility, cost savings, and better patient care. This is a great achievement that could greatly enhance people's health and wellbeing. Conclusion: This review highlights how telemedicine, blockchain, IoT, AI, and cloud computing are revolu-tionizing the healthcare industry. When combined, they maximize resources, promote accessibility, lower ex-penses, improve outcomes, and optimize workflows; therefore, their adoption is essential to a patient-cente-red, cost-effective, and efficient healthcare ecosystem.

Publication Details

Page(s) 518-521

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 50, Issue: 2, Year: 2025

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Keywords

Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Telemedicine., Blockchain

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