Smart Patient Monitoring Systems: Continuous Healthcare from Hospital to Home through the Internet of Things (Prof. Dr. Mahdi Abadi Manea)

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Smart patient monitoring systems have revolutionized healthcare delivery by enabling continuous patient supervision beyond hospital settings. Thanks to the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), healthcare providers can now monitor patients remotely, particularly in their homes, ensuring ongoing medical care and timely intervention when needed. These systems rely on smart sensors and connected devices capable of continuously tracking vital signs such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, and physical activity. The collected data is automatically transmitted to digital healthcare platforms, where advanced artificial intelligence algorithms analyze it to detect abnormal changes and generate early alerts for healthcare professionals. By facilitating early diagnosis and proactive medical intervention, these technologies help reduce complications, prevent emergency situations, and improve overall patient outcomes. They also lessen the burden on hospitals by minimizing unnecessary visits while allowing patients—especially the elderly and those with chronic illnesses—to receive quality care in the comfort of their own homes. As the adoption of IoMT technologies continues to grow, healthcare systems are moving toward a more integrated, data-driven model that enables real-time monitoring and rapid response. This transformation is making healthcare services more efficient, personalized, and effective than ever before. Al-Mustaqbal University is the first one university in Iraq.