MANAGING BIG DATA IN KUWAITI HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: TECHNIQUES AND CHALLENGES

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

المؤلف

Assistant Professor College of business studies Public Authority for applied education and training Author Email: Af.alenezi@paaet.edu.kw

10.21608/alat.2024.363291

المستخلص

This paper delves into the complexities of implementing and manipulating Big Data Analytics in Kuwaiti with a main emphasis on the healthcare sector. It underscores the significant potential that big data holds for the country and highlights the considerable challenges involved in its adoption and manipulation. It indicated that Kuwaiti healthcare sector has applied few practical tools like ETL processes, data visualization, optimization techniques and robust security measures as ways in data manipulation. Nevertheless, this study identified primary obstacles including a lack of knowledge about the technology, difficulties understanding diverse data sets, concerns over data storage, integration challenges from various sources and financial constraints. However, these challenges are not insurmountable. Proposed solutions range from extensive training programs and workshops to infrastructural investments and robust financial support. The paper emphasizes the importance of skilling up the current workforce providing them with essential resources and creating an informed ecosystem. Furthermore, the government's commitment to technological advancement demonstrated through budget allocations and digital transformation initiatives is seen as a promising sign for the future. The recommendations provided aim to guide organizations and policymakers in harnessing big data effectively for the betterment of Kuwait's industries especially healthcare.

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