Emerging power of ICT in healthcare: Insights from survey-based investigation

Abstract

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in healthcare has been transformative, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhancing patient care and operational efficiencies. This research paper explores the fundamental role of ICT in healthcare systems, examining its evolution from basic digital communication to advanced healthcare informatics. Through a comprehensive literature survey and a detailed survey-based study, this research investigates the current state of ICT utilization among healthcare practitioners in the fields of medicine and dentistry. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was employed to assess the prevalence and applicability of ICT across various socio-demographic segments in India, highlighting significant associations between ICT usage and factors such as gender and years of professional experience. The findings stating that this paper as well recommends using a Trusted Fog Framework for healthcare based on higher prevalence of ICT in healthcare domain to address critical security concerns enhancing data security and system responsiveness.