Machine learning and microsimulation techniques on the prognosis of dementia: A systematic literature review.
Journal:
PloS one
Published Date:
Jun 29, 2017
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dementia is a complex disorder characterized by poor outcomes for the patients and high costs of care. After decades of research little is known about its mechanisms. Having prognostic estimates about dementia can help researchers, patients and public entities in dealing with this disorder. Thus, health data, machine learning and microsimulation techniques could be employed in developing prognostic estimates for dementia.