Revolutionizing healthcare 5.0: Blockchain-driven optimization of drone-to-everything communication using 5G network for enhanced medical services

Abstract

The healthcare industry has witnessed a notable surge in the adoption of drone technology for the swift and efficient transportation of vital medical supplies. In the expansive and uncontrolled realm where drones operate, challenges arise concerning authentication and secure data sharing. In the era of Healthcare 5.0, characterized by the integration of cutting-edge technologies, this article explores a groundbreaking approach to revolutionize medical services through the synergy of blockchain technology, drone-to-everything (D2X) communication, and the upcoming 5G network that provides enhanced broadband, extra reliable, low latency communication and massive machine type communication. This research addresses the critical task of delivering medical supplies using drone technology, focusing on ensuring the security, reliability and demand for a large storage capacity during the transportation of sensitive items.This research introduces an optimized communication link by using a blockchain network and the Internet of Things (IoT). To achieve such a goal two different algorithms are introduced and three different scenarios are implemented to include all possibilities in real applications. Three potential routes for data transmission, drone to drone, drone to ground user devices, and drone to base station, are explored to enhance communication efficiency. The contribution lies in optimizing the communication link to ensure a low bit error rate (BER), high signal-to-interference noise ratio (SINR) and maintain fixed signal power during data transmission. The outcomes of this study have significant implications for advancing healthcare logistics through the integration of cutting-edge technologies. The performance of the proposed method has been proven by simulations using parametric measurements.