Blockchain Healthcare Today (BHTY) has published groundbreaking research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped primary healthcare (PHC) research globally and identifying blockchain technology's significant potential for addressing future pandemic challenges. The comprehensive bibliometric study, conducted by an international team of researchers, analyzed nearly 2,000 research articles across 113 countries, highlighting blockchain's potential for healthcare system resilience. Full public journal access to the study is available at https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v8.400
Key Findings
The study, titled “Impact of COVID-19 on Primary Health Care Research Trends and Suggestions for Better Services Approaches Via Blockchain Based Applications,” reveals that primary healthcare researchers demonstrated remarkable adaptability during the pandemic, rapidly pivoting to address urgent healthcare needs through multidisciplinary research approaches.
Most impactful research areas during the pandemic included:
- Telemedicine and remote consultation systems
- Mental health services adaptation
- Diabetes management in pandemic conditions
- Vaccination strategies and implementation
- Pregnancy-related healthcare risks
- Elderly care considerations
About the Research Team
The international research collaboration includes experts from leading institutions across Turkey, Canada, and beyond:
- Dr. Muhammet Damar: Associate Professor, Computer Science Department, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
- Dr. Andrew David Pinto: Associate Professor, Unity Health Toronto and University of Toronto
- Dr. Fatih Safa Erenay: Associate Professor, Management Science and Engineering, University of Waterloo
- Dr. Ömer Aydin: Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Additional BHTY Content Highlights
This research publication is part of BHTY's ongoing commitment to advancing blockchain applications in healthcare. Recent journal content includes:
- Post-Quantum Cryptography Resilience in Telehealth Using Quantum Key Distribution
- Predictors of Commercial Success in Blockchain Healthcare Insurance: A Mixed-Methods Market Analysis
- Rich Data Versus Quantity of Data in Code Generation AI: A Paradigm Shift for Healthcare
- The Evolution of Healthcare Economics: Blockchain Integration Amidst Medicare Reform
The journal also features multimedia content including
Podcast
Conference Presentations
Sponsored Content
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Blockchain Healthcare Today is the premier peer reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of blockchain technology in healthcare. The journal publishes original research, case studies, and analysis examining how distributed ledger technologies can transform healthcare delivery, data management, and system interoperability.
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