Creating an AI tool to predict survival of long-term care residents with Covid-19 infection
Dr. Martin Wellman, PhD
Award: 2020 Compassion and Technology Fellow
Themes:
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital health
- Person-centered care
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted long-term care (LTC) homes across Canada. Improved mortality predictions could inform clinical decisions and ensure the care provided will align with a resident’s prognosis and wishes. Using provincial health databases, Martin is creating a machine-learning based mortality risk prediction tool for COVID-19 positive residents in all Ontario LTC homes. This tool will then be available for rapid deployment in future outbreaks.