Big Data & Data Analytics

Big Data in Nursing Research

The term "big data" refers to the amount of data that is beyond human comprehension and cannot be managed by standard computing systems. Big data is becoming more prevalent in nursing and healthcare settings. Data scientists are constantly developing knowledge and specific methods for managing this data. Nursing professionals who can leverage this data can use it to build holistic treatment strategies for their patients, which more effectively address their needs. Using big data in healthcare can help patients take a more proactive approach to their care. Nurse researchers used secondary data analysis in epidemiological studies, risk assessments, skills assessments, comparisons of practices in different geographic areas, and outcome studies.