Application & Challenges Of Big Data Technologies In Albanian Health Care System

Abstract

In today's world, technology is one of the most significant and debated areas about its application within healthcare systems. Technology holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare by enabling more advanced research on diseases, their causes, and cures. It can make treatment faster, more efficient, cost-effective, and simpler for healthcare professionals to administer. However, the challenges associated with its implementation should not be overlooked. Key concerns include the need for staff training, the potential for technological errors, and issues related to patient data privacy and hacking. This research focuses on the readiness and capacity of the Albanian healthcare system to adopt Big Data technologies. Big Data analytics refers to the process of analyzing large datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and preferences, leading to informed decision-making (Pouyanfar, Yang, Chen, Shyu, & Iyengar, 2018). Although technological tools have been gradually introduced in healthcare, numerous barriers to their full implementation still exist. This study includes a questionnaire distributed to various healthcare system employees in Albania, focusing on the technological innovations implemented, the advantages gained, and the challenges they have encountered. The data collected were analyzed and displayed graphically, resulting in conclusions and recommendations for future research.

Received: 18 August 2024 / Accepted: 14 November 2024 / Published: 3 December 2024