Keywords:
Innovation
Blockchain Technology
Public Health Sector
Systematic Literature Review

  • Abstract

    Scientific research has been recognized as playing a critical role in achieving Blockchain technology in the healthcare sector. In turn, since its adoption, the 2030 Agenda has reinvigorated academic production on sustainable development. This study provides a systematic literature review of the most widely used and newly developed approaches by academic research to support the achievement of Blockchain technology in the public healthcare sector. By improving data security, encouraging system interoperability, maximizing process efficiency, and simplifying medical record administration, blockchain technology presents new answers for developments in the public healthcare sector. The main issues raised are about the complex character and vulnerability of the current healthcare system, which suffers from data inconsistencies, security breaches, and poor administrative practices. This systematic literature review, following the PRISMA methodology, analyzes articles from databases such as Scopus, Science Direct, and MDPI using bibliometric tools in RStudio. The bibliometric analysis reveals intra-cluster relationships of research, highlighting the need for more transdisciplinary research.  The results demonstrate that blockchain has the capability to securely merge data from several systems, guaranteeing smooth information transmission and strong security measures. The findings demonstrate notable enhancements in administrative efficacy, decreased inaccuracies, and heightened transparency in healthcare operations, showcasing the capacity of blockchain technology to facilitate big advancements in public healthcare. Future research is required to effectively capitalize on these advantages and guarantee that blockchain technology continues to advance and enhance the quality of healthcare

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Fernando, E., Winanti, W., Prabowo, Y. D., Tjahjana, D., & Johan, M. E. (2025). Investigation blockchain technology in the public health sector: A bibliometric analysis. Multidisciplinary Reviews, (| Accepted Articles). Retrieved from https://malque.pub/ojs/index.php/mr/article/view/7695
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