Intelligent Clinical Decision Support System for Managing COPD Patients

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Health remote monitoring systems (HRMSs) play a crucial role in managing COPD patients by identifying anomalies in their biometric signs and alerting healthcare professionals. By analyzing the relationships between biometric signs and environmental factors, it is possible to develop artificial intelligence models that are capable of inferring patients’ future health deterioration risks. In this research work, we review recent works in this area and develop an intelligent clinical decision support system (CIDSS) that is capable of providing early information concerning patient health evolution and risk analysis in order to support the treatment of COPD patients. The present work’s CIDSS is composed of two main modules: the vital signs prediction module and the early warning score calculation module, which generate the patient health information and deterioration risks, respectively. Additionally, the CIDSS generates alerts whenever a biometric sign measurement falls outside the allowed range for a patient or in case a basal value changes significantly. Finally, the system was implemented and assessed in a real case and validated in clinical terms through an evaluation survey answered by healthcare professionals involved in the project. In conclusion, the CIDSS proves to be a useful and valuable tool for medical and healthcare professionals, enabling proactive intervention and facilitating adjustments to the medical treatment of patients.

Joint Expedition: Exploring the Intersection of Digital Health and AI in Precision Medicine with Team Integration

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“…Pereira et al [16] recall how chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stands as the third leading cause of global mortality, necessitating effective management strategies. Their study highlights the pivotal role of Health Remote Monitoring Systems (HRMSs) in COPD patient care, employing artificial intelligence (AI) models to predict health deterioration risks by analyzing biometric signs and environmental factors.…”

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