Enhancing Hospital Operations and Patient Care: The Role of AI in Smart Healthcare Systems

Abstract

This research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence in smart healthcare systems with the aim of enhancing hospital management and patient care. The study will look into the potential benefits and challenges of the application of AI, which would touch on its practical and theoretical significance. The heart of the research is to look into how AI impacts operational efficiency, patient diagnosis and treatment, implementation hurdles, ethical considerations, and future trends. A qualitative methodology is adopted in the study, which was executed with literature reviews, interviews, and case studies. Findings show that AI was found capable of transforming processes, improving diagnostic accuracy, and tailoring approaches to care. However, it has also represented challenges in its implementation. Above all, the study appreciates the need for further study on the ever-changing role of AI in healthcare.