Abstract

The healthcare research field is struggling with several ongoing problems like ensuring data is accurate, being open and clear, connecting different systems, keeping information safe, and building trust. Things such as broken health records, studies that can't be repeated, people changing data without permission, and patients not having control over their medical information are making it harder to move forward with scientific research and new ideas. In this situation, blockchain technology has come up as a big change that can really improve healthcare research by offering ways to manage data that are spread out, can't be changed, and are transparent. This paper looks at how blockchain can change the way healthcare research is done, help people work together securely, and build trust between those involved. Blockchain uses a system where data is stored across a network of computers, making it almost impossible to change or fake. This helps keep research data honest and makes it easier to check and track throughout the research process.