Unveiling The Digital Realm: A Systematic Review on Regulating Blockchain for Online Breast Milk Services
Journal
2023 International Conference for Technological Engineering and its Applications in Sustainable Development (ICTEASD)
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Amirah ‘Aisha Badrul Hisham
Nor Ashikin Mohamed Yusof
Zilal Shaari
Hafiza Abas
Shazana Mustapa
Syakirah Zahar
Wan Rusydiah Salehudin
Syamilah Saliman
Muntather Almusawi
The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
Farah Norwahidah Mohd Yunus
U.n.i Klinik, Selangor, Malaysia
DOI
10.1109/ICTEASD57136.2023.10585005
Handle (URI)
Abstract
The traditional or modern practice of sharing breastmilk raises concern regarding security, traceability, safety, and quality assurance. This systematic review explores the application of blockchain technology in addressing these issues, aiming to enhance the security and efficiency of breastmilk sharing in healthcare settings. This systematic review delves into the burgeoning intersection of blockchain technology and online breast milk services, exploring the multifaceted landscape encompassing healthcare data management, privacy, safety, security, quality assurance, governance, interoperability, and legal and regulatory challenges. Employing a comprehensive research methodology, we conducted an extensive review of scholarly articles of Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed databases using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) technique. The final main data is n = 26 and analyzed using synthesis approach. Four main themes were generated: (i) blockchain for healthcare data management, (ii) privacy of data, safety, security, and quality assurance for donated breastmilk, (iii) governance and interoperability, (iv) legal and regulatory challenges. This systematic review highlighted the vast potential, capabilities, opportunities, and challenges of using blockchain for a noble cause of sharing or donating breastmilk. The inputs are useful for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers in fostering an introducing better policy, policy interventions and legal mechanisms for a better, secure, transparent, and ethical digital ecosystem in maternal and child healthcare.
Subjects
File(s)