The revolutionary impact of 6G technology on empowering health and building a smart society: A scoping review.

Journal: Computers in biology and medicine
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review investigates the potential of 6G technology in healthcare, particularly in smart city settings, focusing on its enhanced data capabilities, AI's role in healthcare optimization, infrastructure support, interoperability, quality standards, and privacy and security concerns.

Authors

  • Mohsen Masoumian Hosseini
    Department of E-learning in Medical Education, Smart University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Research Affiliated CyberPatient at Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education and Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Seyedeh Toktam Masoumian Hosseini
    Research Affiliated CyberPatient at Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education and Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran. Electronic address: masoumiant99@gmail.com.
  • Elnaz Haghighi
    Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Karim Qayumi
    Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education and Innovation, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Hossein Ebrahimipour
    Department of Health Economic and Management Sciences, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Ata Pourabbasi
    Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Neuroscience and Addiction Studies, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Alireza Koohpaei
    Occupational Health and Safety Department, Health Faculty, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
  • Maryam Alizadeh
    Department of Basic Medical Sciences, QoMS.C, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran.
  • Zahra Shafiei
    Department of Biochemistry, Mashhad Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.