Data Driven Insights in Healthcare

Dear Colleagues,

Current research is typically composed of theory-driven studies. However, it is also critical that we learn from observational experiences; big data provide an opportunity to mine data sets for information in a novel manner. The insights gained from data exploration will provide insights that are worthy of future studies because the discoveries found in these data will improve healthcare practice and delivery. This Special Issue will showcase how data-driven discoveries provide insights and value for future research.

We are pleased to invite you to submit your data-driven investigations, including, but not limited to, the qualitative analysis of comments, the data mining of large data sets, exploratory data techniques including the use of AI, and any other appropriate method of gaining insights from large data sets. This Special Issue is also open to review articles that focus on what can be learned from healthcare data sets.

This Special Issue aims to show how data exploration can result in new possibilities and improve our understanding of current theories and practice Studies on the use of AI and machine learning are encouraged, but this Special Issue is not limited to such methods.

The themes and article types include using data analytic methods on data sets to gain insights about the relationships among variables and the insights the data provide to healthcare researchers and practitioners. In addition, review articles that address how such data-driven approaches can be used in the future are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Victor R. Prybutok
Dr. Gayle Linda Prybutok
Guest Editors

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