Kuyoro Olutunmike, Goldman Randi
Northwell, New Hyde Park, New York.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwell Health Fertility, New York, New York.
F S Rep. 2024 Sep 26;5(4):344-349. doi: 10.1016/j.xfre.2024.09.004. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Devices that function within a network of interconnected systems and are equipped with sensors, software, and tools designed to collect and exchange data are widely known as the Internet of Things (IoT). In recent years, the rapid growth of IoT technology has sparked significant interest in leveraging these systems to enhance healthcare delivery across various medical fields, including fertility care and assisted reproductive technology. The subset of IoT devices applied within the healthcare sector is referred to as the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Despite this growing technological potential, there has been little exploration into using IoMT to address a critical challenge in fertility care: the ongoing lack of access for many individuals in need of these services. In this article, we examine various applications of IoMT in healthcare, as well as how these may be extrapolated to the fertility field, and more importantly, assess how they may aid in bridging the access gap. We also explore potential challenges and pitfalls associated with implementing the IoMT, which underscores the need for careful oversight in its adoption and utilization.
在相互连接的系统网络中运行，并配备了旨在收集和交换数据的传感器、软件及工具的设备，被广泛称为物联网（IoT）。近年来，物联网技术的迅速发展引发了人们对利用这些系统来改善包括生育护理和辅助生殖技术在内的各个医学领域医疗服务的浓厚兴趣。应用于医疗保健领域的物联网设备子集被称为医疗物联网（IoMT）。尽管这种技术潜力不断增长，但对于利用医疗物联网来应对生育护理中的一个关键挑战，即许多有需求的个人仍然难以获得这些服务，却鲜有探索。在本文中，我们研究了医疗物联网在医疗保健中的各种应用，以及这些应用如何能推广到生育领域，更重要的是，评估它们如何有助于缩小获取差距。我们还探讨了与实施医疗物联网相关的潜在挑战和陷阱，这凸显了在其采用和利用过程中进行仔细监督的必要性。
