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ArticleJMIR formative research2024

Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources-Based Support System for Predicting Delivery Type: Model Development and Evaluation Study.

João Coutinho-Almeida, Alexandrina Cardoso, Ricardo Cruz-Correia, Pedro Pereira-Rodrigues

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Article in JMIR formative research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

João Coutinho-AlmeidaFaculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0882-6547
Alexandrina CardosoNursing School of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9351-6684
Ricardo Cruz-CorreiaFaculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3764-5158
Pedro Pereira-RodriguesFaculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7867-6682
Universidade do Porto · PTUniversidade Sénior Contemporânea · PT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe escalating prevalence of cesarean delivery globally poses significant health impacts on mothers and newborns. Despite this trend, the underlying reasons for increased cesarean delivery rates, which have risen to 36.3% in Portugal as of 2020, remain unclear. This study delves into these issues within the Portuguese health care context, where national efforts are underway to reduce cesarean delivery occurrences.

objectiveThis paper aims to introduce a machine learning, algorithm-based support system designed to assist clinical teams in identifying potentially unnecessary cesarean deliveries. Key objectives include developing clinical decision support systems for cesarean deliveries using interoperability standards, identifying predictive factors influencing delivery type, assessing the economic impact of implementing this tool, and comparing system outputs with clinicians' decisions.

methodsThis study used retrospective data collected from 9 public Portuguese hospitals, encompassing maternal and fetal data and delivery methods from 2019 to 2020. We used various machine learning algorithms for model development, with light gradient-boosting machine (LightGBM) selected for deployment due to its efficiency. The model's performance was compared with clinician assessments through questionnaires. Additionally, an economic simulation was conducted to evaluate the financial impact on Portuguese public hospitals.

resultsThe deployed model, based on LightGBM, achieved an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 88%. In the trial deployment phase at a single hospital, 3.8% (123/3231) of cases triggered alarms for potentially unnecessary cesarean deliveries. Financial simulation results indicated potential benefits for 30% (15/48) of Portuguese public hospitals with the implementation of our tool. However, this study acknowledges biases in the model, such as combining different vaginal delivery types and focusing on potentially unwarranted cesarean deliveries.

conclusionsThis study presents a promising system capable of identifying potentially incorrect cesarean delivery decisions, with potentially positive implications for medical practice and health care economics. However, it also highlights the challenges and considerations necessary for real-world application, including further evaluation of clinical decision-making impacts and understanding the diverse reasons behind delivery type choices. This study underscores the need for careful implementation and further robust analysis to realize the full potential and real-world applicability of such clinical support systems.

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algorithmalgorithmscesareancesarean deliveriescesarean deliveryclinical decision supportdecision supportinteroperabilityinteroperablemachine-learningmaternalobstetricobstetricspregnancypregnantsimulationsimulations

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