Big data technologies in health Flashcards
1
Q
What is big data
A
a concept for the value an organisation can realise from in-depth analysis of all data
2
Q
What is the major flaw of using big data in medicine
A
it assumes correlation = causation, not always the case in medicine. This means that real world data is used instead
3
Q
What is real world data (RWD)
A
data on the effects of interventions collected not during clinical trials - good for observational studies with a global overview
4
Q
What is a RWD registery
A
collection of information about information - focused around a specific condition
5
Q
What are the pros/cons of using a RWD claims database
A
+longitudinal view into a patients use of healthcare
- lacks clinical depth
- not representative, only people with insurance included in data
