Attributes for causal inference in electronic healthcare databases

Jenna Reps, Jonathan M. Garibaldi, Uwe Aickelin, Daniele Soria, Jack E. Gibson, Richard B. Hubbard

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Abstract

Side effects of prescription drugs present a serious issue. Existing algorithms that detect side effects generally require further analysis to confirm causality. In this paper we investigate attributes based on the Bradford-Hill causality criteria that could be used by a classifying algorithm to definitively identify side effects directly. We found that it would be advantageous to use attributes based on the association strength, temporality and specificity criteria.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of CBMS 2013 - 26th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems
Pages548-549
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event26th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems, CBMS 2013 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 20 Jun 201322 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of CBMS 2013 - 26th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems

Conference

Conference26th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems, CBMS 2013
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period20/06/1322/06/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics

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