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Proposer

Rosalind Deena Kumari

Title

Remote Patient Monitoring System (RPMS) Using IoT

Goal

To develop an IoT-based Remote Patient Monitoring System that continuously collects, monitors, and analyzes patients' vital signs in real time, enabling healthcare providers to remotely track patient health conditions, receive alerts for abnormalities, and provide timely medical intervention

Description

The Remote Patient Monitoring System (RPMS) is a healthcare-focused IoT solution that enables continuous monitoring of patients' vital signs such as heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂), blood pressure, and ECG readings. Data collected from wearable or sensor-based devices is transmitted to a cloud platform where it can be stored, analyzed, and visualized through a web or mobile application. Healthcare professionals can remotely monitor patients, review historical health records, and receive real-time alerts when abnormal readings are detected. The system may also incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to predict health risks, identify trends, and support early diagnosis. This solution is particularly useful for elderly patients, individuals with chronic diseases, and patients requiring post-hospitalization care.

Resources

Hardware -ESP32 or Arduino, Pulse Sensor / Heart Rate Sensor, MAX30102 SpO₂ Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Blood Pressure Sensor (optional), ECG Sensor (AD8232) (optional), Wearable Device Components, Wi-Fi Module, Power Supply Software - Arduino IDE, Flutter / Android Studio (Mobile App), React.js, Angular, or HTML/CSS/JavaScript (Web Application), Firebase, MySQL, MongoDB MQTT or HTTP Communication Protocol, Cloud and analytics, development tools

Background

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, aging populations, and the growing demand for telemedicine have created a need for effective remote healthcare solutions. Traditional healthcare monitoring often requires patients to visit hospitals or clinics for routine check-ups, which can be inconvenient, costly, and time-consuming. Advances in the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and mobile technologies have enabled healthcare providers to remotely monitor patients' health conditions in real time. Remote Patient Monitoring Systems collect physiological data from wearable sensors and transmit the information to healthcare professionals for continuous observation and analysis. Such systems can improve patient care, support early detection of medical emergencies, reduce hospital visits, and enhance healthcare accessibility, especially for patients in remote locations.

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Difficulty Level

High

Ethical Approval

None

Number Of Students

1

Supervisor

Rosalind Deena Kumari

Keywords

internet of things (iot), sensors, tele medicine, cloud computing

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Computing Science