Evaluation and prioritization of artificial intelligence integrated blockchain factors in healthcare supply chain: A hybrid Decision Making Approach

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain in healthcare promises a significant transformation in data management, service quality improvement, and increased patient data security. Blockchain, by offering a decentralized and transparent platform, enhances the reliability and security of information. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence, with its ability to analyse and process data, helps identify patterns and predict treatment outcomes. The aim of this study is Evaluation and prioritization of artificial intelligence integrated blockchain factors in the healthcare supply chain using F-AHP and F-DEMATEL. Following a review of previous studies, four criteria and 23 sub-criteria were identified. In the first step, these criteria were ranked using the F-AHP method. In the second step, relationships among the sub-criteria were determined through F-DEMATEL, identifying causal and effect criteria. The FAHP results show that among the 23 sub-criteria identified from previous studies, “integration of treatment processes (C32)”, “Provide fair service (C31)”, “health monitoring (C12)”, “security of medical data (C34)”, and “clinical decision support (C21)” ranked first to fifth, respectively. The F-DEMATEL results indicate that sub-criteria are divided into causal and effect categories, with “stakeholder participation (C42)” and “technology acceptance (C44)” being the most important causal sub-criteria, while “monitoring the treatment process (C15)” and “patient-centered treatment strategies (C22)” were identified as the most important effect sub-criteria. These findings suggest that the use of AI-blockchain integration in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in managing healthcare systems. © 2025, Awrak Thakafieh. All rights reserved.