# The Future of Healthcare with Industry 5.0: Preliminary Interview-Based Qualitative Analysis
## 1 Introduction  
As we enter a new era defined by Industry 5.0 (I5.0), we witness a symbiosis between human capabilities and technological innovations, reshaping the healthcare ecosystem on an unprecedented scale [1, 2]. The importance of this topic lies in its ability to radically transform not just the existing healthcare systems but also to fundamentally reinvent the healthcare model [1, 3]. As mentioned by [PERSON] and [PERSON] [4], \"Industry 5.0 is predicted to revolutionize the healthcare sector\". This way, the concept of \"Industry 5.0\" is gaining traction as a model that blends technology, machinery, and human input, being an evolution of Industry 4.0. This approach (I5.0) is increasingly relevant to the healthcare industry as well, where it is known as \"Healthcare 5.0\". It introduces a paradigm where technology not only supports but amplifies human competence, promoting unprecedented collaboration between doctors, patients, and machines. In this context, Healthcare 5.0 leverages advanced technologies to transform patient care, healthcare services, technologists, and the overall patient experience, bringing significant benefits to the healthcare sector [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The I5.0 revolution advocates for the actualization of sustainable practices and the harmonization of technology with human values and is viewed as a progressive stride toward fulfilling sustainable development goals [5, 7]. The Sustainable Development Goals are \"an integrated framework of human, social, and environmental development objectives that include 17 goals\" [8]. I5.0 in healthcare carries the transformative potential to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 3, which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages [9]. By integrating smart technologies, I5.0 can revolutionize patient care, making health services more accessible and personalized, thereby directly contributing to the goal's fulfillment [1]. The ripple effects of such advancements also help in achieving SDG 8, as I5.0 technologies can create new job opportunities and promote sustained, inclusive economic growth within the different sectors, among which the healthcare sector is included [9, 10]. The impact of I5.0 on health within the framework of SDG9 is addressed through an emphasis on collaboration betweentechnologies and trends aimed at digital transformation. I5.0 represents a concept that promotes cooperation between humans and machines, improving production efficiency through effective means. This advancement supports innovation and product development in the medical sector, enabling new manufacturing opportunities through advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), ensuring data exchange and connectivity [9]. Concurrently, the potential of I5.0 to empower local healthcare provision aligns with SDG 11, fostering the development of sustainable cities and communities through improved health infrastructure and services, reducing healthcare disparities, and enhancing services in both urban and rural areas [9]. The implementation of I5.0 could be a cornerstone in supporting and elevating global health standards, echoing the core principles of these interconnected SDGs. Central to the success of I5.0 in healthcare is the advancement of digital literacy [1; 6], robust hardware and infrastructure [4], and seamless connectivity. These elements are fundamental in realizing sophisticated telemedicine services and continuous health monitoring systems, which enable direct digital communication between patients and doctors [11], overcome geographical barriers, and enhance specialist care accessibility, particularly in remote areas [1; 11]. I5.0 synergizes the technological advancements of Industry 4.0 with human expertise to enhance communication, cooperation, and the capabilities of the workforce rather than replace it.