Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

Articles

Digital Twin Applications in Smart Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care and Medical Services

Published 2025-08-28

  • Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson
Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.

Abstract

The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the need to improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce healthcare costs. Digital twin technology has emerged as a groundbreaking solution, offering the ability to create dynamic virtual replicas of patients, medical devices, and healthcare facilities. This paper explores the diverse applications of digital twins in smart healthcare, including personalized treatment planning, predictive maintenance of medical equipment, and optimization of hospital workflows. Through case studies in clinical settings and healthcare institutions, the research demonstrates how digital twin dynamics enable more accurate diagnoses, reduce medical errors, and improve the overall quality of care. The findings highlight the potential of digital twins to address critical challenges in modern healthcare and pave the way for more patient-centric and efficient medical services.

Keywords

Digital twin; Smart healthcare; Personalized treatment; Medical equipment maintenance; Hospital workflow optimization

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