Development of lumbar spine MRI referrals vetting models using machine learning and deep learning algorithms: Comparison models vs healthcare professionals.

Journal: Radiography (London, England : 1995)
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Referrals vetting is a necessary daily task to ensure the appropriateness of radiology referrals. Vetting requires extensive clinical knowledge and may challenge those responsible. This study aims to develop AI models to automate the vetting process and to compare their performance with healthcare professionals.

Authors

  • A H Alanazi
    Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland; Society of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: Ali.alanazi@ucdconnect.ie.
  • A Cradock
    Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland.
  • L Rainford
    Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland.