The Detection of Opioid Misuse and Heroin Use From Paramedic Response Documentation: Machine Learning for Improved Surveillance.

José Tomás Prieto Kenneth A Scott Dean McEwen Laura J Podewils Alia A Al-Tayyib James Robinson David Edwards Seth Foldy Judith C Shlay Arthur J Davidson

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2020)

A machine learning application enhanced the effectiveness of finding OM among documented paramedic field responses. This approach to refining OM surveillance may lead to improved first-responder and public health responses toward prevention of overdoses and other opioid-related problems in US communities.

Keyphrases

public health
machine learning
chronic pain
pain management
artificial intelligence
mental health
randomized controlled trial
big data
global health
systematic review
electronic health record
deep learning
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