Perspectiva da utilização do Blockchain em Prontuário Eletrônico do Paciente (PEP)

Abstract

Electronic patient records have played a significant role in the digital transformation of healthcare systems, enabling the storage and digital access to medical information. However, these records face challenges related to security, privacy, and interoperability. In this context, blockchain has been explored as a potential solution to enhance these records. Blockchain is a distributed and decentralized technology that provides security, transparency, and immutability to stored records. This study aims to analyze the perspective of using blockchain in electronic patient records, investigating the benefits, challenges, and implications of this emerging technology. The study intends to provide a comprehensive view of blockchain application in electronic records, contributing to a more secure, efficient, and interoperable management of medical information. In this way, the study aimed to conduct a systematic review on the perspective of using blockchain in patient electronic health records. The databases BVS, Embase, and PubMed/MEDLINE were searched using the descriptors "Blockchain," "Patient Electronic Records," "Electronic Health Record," "Electronic Medical Record," and "Electronic Patient Record." The search was refined using the PRISMA and PICOS methodology, resulting in the selection of 11 studies. The study's conclusion reveals that the use of blockchain in patient electronic health records has been considered a promising perspective, as blockchain is a technology that can provide greater security, privacy, and transparency to patients' health data.