Unveiling the Landscape of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

Authors

  • Mohd Amran Mohd Daril
  • Fozia Fatima
  • Samar Raza Talpur
  • Alhamzah F. Abbas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v20i06.48085

Keywords:

Big data, healthcare, bibliometric analysis, research trends, literature review

Abstract


In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the digital transformation marked by healthcare 4.0 has spurred a surge in data generation, giving rise to ‘big data’. Big data analytics has become an effective tool in the healthcare industry, revolutionising medical research, patient care, and healthcare management. This study undertakes a meticulous bibliometric analysis, drawing upon a dataset of 2212 articles from the Scopus database spanning 2014 to 2023, to unravel the trajectory of big data analytics in healthcare. The research explores diverse dimensions, from the distribution of studies across years to the productivity rankings of journals, countries, and institutions, elucidating the evolving trends and key contributors. Co-authorship networks and keyword co-occurrence analysis reveal thematic clusters and intellectual structures, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the field. The results underscore the escalating global interest in the fusion of big data and healthcare, illuminating collaborations, and identifying influential players. Additionally, the study identifies pressing challenges, including security concerns and skill shortages, emphasizing the imperative of overcoming these barriers for effective big data applications in healthcare. Serving as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this research not only captures the current landscape but also provides insights for future exploration, contributing to strategic planning in this dynamic domain.

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Published

2024-04-12

How to Cite

Mohd Amran Mohd Daril, Fozia Fatima, Samar Raza Talpur, & Alhamzah F. Abbas. (2024). Unveiling the Landscape of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 20(06), pp. 4–24. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v20i06.48085

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