Risk Prediction using Natural Language Processing of Electronic Mental Health Records in an Inpatient Forensic Psychiatry Setting

ConclusionsNLP, used in conjunction with NLP dictionaries and machine learning, predicted risk ratings on the HCR-20, START, and DASA, based on EHR content. Further research is required to ascertain the utility of NLP approaches in predicting endpoints of actual self-harm, harm to others or victimisation.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Biomedical Informatics - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research