Abstract
Smart healthcare relies on advanced technologies such as digital health records, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing (CC), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. However, the integration of blockchain into the healthcare sector presents a serious concern regarding scalability. Converting arbitrary values to fixed values and transferring diverse data from different resources pose challenges in the context of kidney transplantation processes (KTPs). Compared to dialysis, kidney transplantation, a therapeutic choice for end-stage kidney disease., is linked to extended survival and enhanced quality of life. Nevertheless, at its core, blockchain continues to be a decentralized, unchangeable ledger that safely logs data or transactions across a network of computers. This technology offers transparent and tamper-resistant data sharing, making it highly relevant to the healthcare industry. The KTP involves several essential steps, from patient evaluation to post-transplant care. Once the data pass through multiple verification and approval levels, it becomes eligible for inclusion in the blockchain. In addition to publicly accessible national datasets like OPTN-based registries (the UNOS and SRTR datasets) and USRDS datasets, there are also datasets from private non-profit organizations in the transplantation field. This chapter focuses on the utilization of blockchain processes to address survival analysis and challenges in kidney transplant patients. These advancements in the healthcare system hold the potential to save lives and greatly benefit individuals facing kidney diseases.
