Blockchain-based Secure Data Sharing Framework for Decentralized Healthcare Systems

Thesis Abstract

Abstract

In response to the escalating challenges of data security and privacy in healthcare systems, this research endeavors to design, implement, and evaluate a blockchain-based secure data sharing framework for decentralized healthcare environments. The study encompasses an extensive review of blockchain technology, its applications in healthcare, and the pressing issues surrounding data sharing in traditional healthcare systems. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of decentralized healthcare platforms, exploring their architecture, benefits, and challenges. The core of the research involves the development of a blockchain-enabled solution for secure health data sharing, employing cryptographic techniques and smart contracts to ensure privacy, access control, and interoperability. The implementation and evaluation phases scrutinize the framework's performance, security impact, and user acceptance, providing insights into its economic viability and potential for widespread adoption. The outcomes contribute to the ongoing discourse on leveraging blockchain for enhancing the security and efficiency of healthcare data sharing.