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Improving the Operational Efficiency of Healthcare Operations Using Digital Twins

Improving the Operational Efficiency of Healthcare Operations Using Digital Twins
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Author(s): Dipti Chauhan (Prestige Institute of Engineering Management and Research, India)and Pritika Bahad (Prestige Institute of Engineering Management and Research, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 30
Source title: AI-Powered Digital Twins for Predictive Healthcare: Creating Virtual Replicas of Humans
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Balasubramaniam S. (Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation, and Technology, India)and Seifedine Kadry (Lebanese American University, Lebanon & Noroff University College, Norway)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0538-7.ch005

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Abstract

The adoption of digital twin technology in healthcare signifies a groundbreaking approach to enhancing operational efficiency and patient care. This chapter explores the transformative impact of digital twin technology in healthcare, which uses virtual replicas of physical assets to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. It covers the foundational principles, including architecture, components, and examines their application in predictive maintenance of medical equipment, real-time patient monitoring, and hospital management. Through case studies and examples, the chapter illustrates how digital twins forecast equipment failures, reduce downtime, and optimize resource allocation, leading to cost savings and improved patient outcomes. Additionally, it discusses the integration of digital twins with IoT, AI, and big data analytics, highlighting its role in advancing patient care. Challenges like data privacy and technical complexities are addressed, emphasizing the potential to revolutionize healthcare systems for greater efficiency and patient-centric care.

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