Health Professionals' Perception about Big Data Technology in Greece.

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Medical Technology Adoption

Background:

• Big Data encompasses vast information from diverse healthcare sources like patient records and IoT devices.
• Effective utilization of Big Data in healthcare holds significant potential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate Health Professionals' perceptions of Big Data Technology in healthcare.
• To assess awareness and acceptance of Big Data among healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

• An empirical study surveyed 151 doctors and nurses in Greece.
• A questionnaire assessed knowledge and perceptions regarding Big Data Technology.

Main Results:

• The majority of surveyed health professionals had never heard of Big Data.
• Awareness of Big Data formats and applications was very low among participants.

Conclusions:

• The Greek healthcare sector demonstrates limited familiarity with Big Data Technology.
• While generally positive about Big Data's potential, professionals expressed concerns about its implementation in the national healthcare system.