The Current Development Status and Challenges of Digital Twin Technology in the Domain of Precision Nursing

Journal: Advanced Journal of Nursing DOI: 10.32629/ajn.v5i4.3241

Xingyi Mu1, Jingyu Xu2

1. Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
2. Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, Chin

Abstract

With the rapid development of emerging artificial intelligence technology, digital twin technology provides more possibilities for the development prospects of precision care. Digital twin technology can comprehensively use the comprehensive data information of objects to build virtual entities, and improve the accuracy of model classification and prediction by building dynamic connections between entities and virtual entities. At present, the application of digital twin technology in the field of precision care not only includes the treatment of difficult specialized diseases, but also includes the whole life cycle and the whole population level of health management. This paper summarizes the research progress and challenges in the application of digital twins in the field of precision nursing, providing ideas and directions for further breaking through the technical bottleneck, broadening the application field, accelerating the application and strengthening laws and regulations.

Keywords

digital twins; artificial intelligence; precision care; review

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