The Digital Twin Revolution in Healthcare

Abstract

Digital Twin technology entered our lives in the fields of production and engineering at the beginning with Industry 4.0, and it has also shown itself with studies that can be evaluated as revolutionary in the field of health. The Digital Twin is a digital replica that allows modeling the state of a physical asset or system. In the healthcare field, serious steps have been taken in creating Digital Twins of patients as well as Digital Twins of medical devices. The Digital Twin of the patient is created as a result of transferring the patient's physical characteristics and changes in the body to the digital environment. This technology offers innovative and definitive solutions for correct diagnosis and following the treatment processes suitable for the patient, which is one of the most important principles of medicine. At the same time, the use of technology is seen in studies in the personalized medicine and pharmaceutical industry. In this study, considering the impressive potential of the Digital Twin technology in the field of health, qualified studies that will guide future studies are emphasized.