ABSTRACT:
Background: The integration of fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology in healthcare has opened unprecedented opportunities for remote patient monitoring, particularly in palliative care where continuous symptom management and quality of life optimization are paramount. This systematic review evaluates the current state of 5G-enabled remote monitoring technologies in palliative care settings. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and Web of Science databases for studies published between 2019 and 2024. Keywords included "5G technology," "remote monitoring," "palliative care," "telemedicine," and "end-of-life care." Results: Emerging evidence demonstrates that 5G-enabled monitoring systems offer significant advantages including ultra-low latency (less than 1 millisecond), enhanced bandwidth capacity (up to 20 Gbps), and improved reliability for real-time vital sign monitoring, pain assessment, and multidisciplinary care coordination. Current applications include wearable biosensors, smart home integration, and telemedicine platforms facilitating symptom management in home-based palliative care. Conclusions: While 5G technology shows considerable promise in transforming palliative care delivery through improved remote monitoring capabilities, challenges related to infrastructure deployment, data security, digital literacy, and equitable access require careful consideration. Future research should focus on large-scale clinical trials, cost-effectiveness analyses, and patient-centered outcome measures.
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M. Sankaraselvi. 5G-Enabled Remote Monitoring Technologies in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review of Current Applications, Clinical Outcomes and Future Directions. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(3):97-2. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.21
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M. Sankaraselvi. 5G-Enabled Remote Monitoring Technologies in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review of Current Applications, Clinical Outcomes and Future Directions. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(3):97-2. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.21 Available on: https://www.ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-5-3-1
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