IoT in Healthcare and Digital Health: IoT Solutions for Real-Time Health Monitoring

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming healthcare, opening unique opportunities for real-time, continuous, and patient-centered health monitoring. By connecting wearable and implantable sensors, mobile devices, and intelligent platforms, IoT solutions are driving a paradigm shift in digital health, from disease prevention and early detection to personalized treatment and long-term care.

This Special Issue, titled “IoT in Healthcare and Digital Health: IoT Solutions for Real-Time Health Monitoring”, aims to collate cutting-edge research and innovative applications of IoT technologies that are shaping the future of medicine. We welcome contributions addressing the design, deployment, and validation of IoT-based systems, including novel sensing devices, secure and efficient data transmission, edge–cloud architectures, and AI-driven analytics for clinical decision support.

Beyond technical innovations, we encourage submissions that explore clinical validation, usability, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks, which are crucial to ensure trust, safety, and effective translation into healthcare practice. By combining technical excellence with clinical and societal perspectives, this Special Issue will highlight not only emerging technologies but also their real-world impact.

By collating contributions from diverse fields, this Special Issue will highlight how IoT technologies are driving healthcare toward more connected, efficient, and patient-focused solutions.

Dr. Ana Margarida Mota
Prof. Dr. Sofia Rita Fernandes
Guest Editors

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