The augmented value of using clinical notes in semi-automated surveillance of deep surgical site infections after colorectal surgery

ConclusionsThe addition of an NLP component to the existing algorithm had modest effect on WR (decrease of 1.4 –12.5%), at the cost of sensitivity. For future implementation it will be a trade-off between optimal case-finding techniques versus practical considerations such as acceptability and availability of resources.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research