Synthetic data generation in healthcare: A scoping review of reviews on domains, motivations, and future applications.
Journal:
International journal of medical informatics
Published Date:
Dec 17, 2024
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The development of Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare sector is generating a great impact. However, one of the primary challenges for the implementation of this technology is the access to high-quality data due to issues in data collection and regulatory constraints, for which synthetic data is an emerging alternative. While previous research has reviewed synthetic data generation techniques, there is limited focus on their applications and the motivations driving their synthesis. A comprehensive review is needed to expand the potential of synthetic data into less explored healthcare areas.