Sensor Networks and Data Management in Healthcare: Emerging Technologies and New Challenges

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Sensor Networks and Data Management in Healthcare: Emerging Technologies and New Challenges

Matthew Pike, Nasser M. Mustafa, Dave Towey, Vladimir Brusic

2019 IEEE 43rd Annual Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC) | 2019 | View on Publisher's Website

Abstract

Smart pervasive sensor networks are becoming an essential part of modern healthcare systems, providing real-time monitoring and data collection. The increasing adoption of 5G mobile networks enables high-throughput, low-latency communication, introducing significant advancements in health monitoring. This paper highlights key software engineering and data-processing challenges in managing large-scale sensor networks, particularly in healthcare applications. It explores the integration of multi-level health knowledge with sensor data streams, addresses the oracle problem in sensor networks, and proposes metamorphic testing as a potential solution. The study discusses filtering, cross-calibration, and IoT-based data validation techniques to improve the reliability and efficiency of sensor-based healthcare systems.