Utilizing an Artificial Neural Network to Predict Self-Management in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Exploratory Analysis.

Journal: Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The main objective of this study was to utilize an artificial neural network in an exploratory fashion to predict self-management behaviors based on reported symptoms in a sample of stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Authors

  • Andrew Bugajski
    Delta Beta Chapter-at-Large, Assistant Professor, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Alexander Lengerich
    Research Associate, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Rebecca Koerner
    Delta Beta Chapter-at-Large, PhD Student, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Laura Szalacha
    Professor, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL, USA.