Novel Machine-Learning Modeling of Facial Trauma Volume With Regional Event and Weather Data.

Journal: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Facial trauma volume is difficult to predict accurately. We aim to understand the capacity of climate and regional events to predict daily facial trauma volume. This can provide epidemiologic understanding and subsequently tailor workforce distribution and scheduling.

Authors

  • Rahul K Sharma
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Michael R Papazian
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Rory J Lubner
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Alexander J Barna
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Shiayin F Yang
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Scott J Stephan
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Priyesh N Patel
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.