Algorithmic fairness in precision psychiatry: analysis of prediction models in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis.
Derya ŞahinLana Kambeitz-IlankovicStephen WoodDominic DwyerRachel UpthegroveRaimo SalokangasStefan BorgwardtPaolo BrambillaEva MeisenzahlStephan RuhrmannFrauke Schultze-LutterRebekka LencerAlessandro BertolinoChristos PantelisNikolaos KoutsoulerisJoseph Kambeitznull nullPublished in: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science (2023)
Educational bias was present in algorithmic and clinicians' predictions, assuming more favourable outcomes for individuals with higher educational level (years of education). This bias might lead to increased stigma and psychosocial burden in patients with lower educational attainment and suboptimal psychosis prevention in those with higher educational attainment.