DEVELOPING AN INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF COVID-19 PATIENTS USING IOT TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

Technological advancements have always been crucial in creating a suitable living environment and improving the quality of life. However, various obstacles such as age, disease, medications, and epidemics hinder the goal of achieving an independent, comfortable, and healthy life. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 has drastically changed daily life and had a profound impact on the global economy. The transmission modes of the virus are not fully understood, further complicating efforts to mitigate its effects. While a cure or vaccine for the virus is yet to be discovered, advanced technologies can play a significant role in minimizing the impact of the pandemic. This study focuses on utilizing smart monitor technology based on the Internet of Things (IoT) to reduce the effects of COVID-19. The implementation of a health monitoring system utilizing IoT technology offers several advantages, including minimizing physical contact, reducing hospitalization rates, decreasing wait times, lowering costs for patients, and alleviating the burden on medical staff. Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of remote health monitoring systems, such as the Remote Smart Home Healthcare Enhance System (ShHeS), which allows patients to monitor their health status remotely and receive instructions from doctors. By integrating sensors into the system, patients' physiological health parameters can be automatically captured and monitored, facilitating real-time communication with healthcare providers. Additionally, smart home applications can be controlled remotely, enabling individuals to manage their health while maintaining a sense of normalcy during the pandemic. Moreover, advanced technology has the potential to aid in the early detection of COVID-19 cases, reducing the spread of the virus. The importance of smart city technologies, such as location tracking, in mitigating the impact of the pandemic has been extensively discussed. Furthermore, the use of drones and robots in healthcare settings has been explored, highlighting their role in providing medical assistance and essential services without direct human contact. Leveraging the capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) enables remote monitoring of COVID-19 patients during their quarantine period, allowing doctors to remotely diagnose patients, prescribe treatments, and monitor vital health parameters. In conclusion, this paper proposes an intelligent health support system that employs portable sensors for remote monitoring of COVID-19 patients during quarantine. Parameters such as temperature, pulse, oxygen levels, and blood pressure, which are significantly affected by COVID-19, can be remotely diagnosed, enabling timely medical interventions and prescriptions.