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Regression Models For Readmission Prediction Using Electronic Medical Records, Yudi Niu
Regression Models For Readmission Prediction Using Electronic Medical Records, Yudi Niu
Wayne State University Theses
Hospital readmissions are not only expensive but are also potentially harmful, and most importantly, they are often preventable. Providing special care for a targeted group of patients who are at a high risk of readmission can significantly improve the chances of avoiding rehospitalization. Despite the significance of this problem, not many researchers have thoroughly investigated it due to the inherent complexities involved in analyzing and estimating the inherent predictive power of such complex hospitalization records. In this thesis, we propose using support vector machines and survival analysis methods to analyze data collected from Electronic Medical Records (EMR). We define the …