Intelligent Routing Algorithm in the Vision of Futuristic Hospital

Subject Areas : Medical Sciences

Somayeh Rostami Maskopaii ^{1 *} , Sohila Hokmabadi ² , Mohammad Rafighi ³ , Saviz Sakha ⁴ , Rafat Amirkhani ⁵

1 - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
2 - Assistant Professor. Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship, Department of Pediatrics, Bou Ali Sina Hospital, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
3 - Head of the Education and Development Department and Health Services and Master of Educational Management of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
4 - 4. Chaharbagh County Health and Treatment Network, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran
5 - Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Imam Jafar Sadeq Hashtgerd Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran

Received: 2025-08-05 Accepted : 2025-08-23 Published : 2024-08-14

Keywords: Smart Hospital, Futuristic Hospital, Routing Algorithm, Smart Routing.,

Abstract :

Background and Aim: Hospitals serve as vital pillars within the healthcare system, playing a unique and multidimensional role in maintaining and improving community health. Beyond providing treatment, hospitals significantly contribute to education, research, and social welfare. As lifestyle changes drive evolving health needs, hospitals face transformations in how services are delivered. To meet growing public expectations and improve healthcare outcomes, hospitals are increasingly adopting smart technologies and health navigation algorithms.

These intelligent models enable timely, efficient access to services and guide the healthcare system toward a future where hospitals function as smart, integrated centers, ultimately enhancing patient care and the overall effectiveness of health services. Therefore, the present review study aims to examine smart navigation algorithms in the vision of the hospital of the future.

Materials and Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, SID, Magiran, and IranMedex, Up to Date, Embase ،were searched.And it includes Persian and English articles from 2011 to 2025.

Results: The findings show that intelligent routing algorithms play a key role in reducing waiting times, improving the quality of care, and increasing the efficiency of the health system by optimizing patient guidance and resource management processes.

Conclusion:  The conclusion is that the integration of intelligent technologies and routing algorithms into the structure of new and future hospitals can lead to a fundamental transformation in service delivery, so that hospitals, as smart and automated centers, significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire health system while enhancing the patient experience. Therefore, the development and implementation of such algorithms is a strategic necessity to achieve smart health goals.

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