Four types of databases are Relational, Network, Hierarchical, and Object-Oriented. What are their salient features (a table format is acceptable)? Assess their usability for healthcare facilities that generated numerical, text, and images data citing reasons for your choice.
Two most commonly used databases in healthcare organizations are Relational and Object-Oriented (O-O). Both employ respective DBMS (data management system) – RDBMS and/or OODBMS. Identify the type of data each DBMS can manipulate in the healthcare environment with examples. What specific features each DBMS uses to manipulate data? Compare and contrast the process of data manipulation in a database with each DBMS type (this part of the assignment can be in table format). Why is it important to understand these specifics in terms of organizational processes (define which process you discuss)?
Your APA formatted assignment comprising 2-4, double-spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman (or 11- point Calibri) excluding the Cover and Reference pages should be submitted by Tuesday mid-night. 2 credible sources should be used to support your ideas. Follow APA 7