Research Article: Machine learning models for predicting pre-eclampsia: a systematic review protocol
Abstract:
Introduction Pre-eclampsia is one of the most serious clinical problems of pregnancy that contribute significantly to maternal mortality worldwide. This systematic review aims to identify and summarise the predictive factors of pre-eclampsia using machine learning models and evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of machine learning models in predicting pre-eclampsia. Methods and analysis This review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. This search strategy includes the search for published studies from inception to January 2023. Databases include the Cochrane Central Register, PubMed, EMBASE, ProQuest, Scopus and Google Scholar. Search terms include ‘preeclampsia’ AND ‘artificial intelligence’ OR ‘machine learning’ OR ‘deep learning’. All studies that used machine learning-based analysis for predicting pre-eclampsia in pregnant women will be considered. Non-English articles and those that are unrelated to the topic will be excluded. PROBAST (Prediction model Risk Of Bias ASsessment Tool) will be used to assess the risk of bias and the applicability of each included study. Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required, as our review will include published and publicly accessible data. Findings from this review will be disseminated via publication in a peer-review journal. PROSPERO registration number This review is registered with PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023432415).
Introduction:
Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that usually manifests itself after 20 weeks of pregnancy. 1 It can potentially cause severe morbidity, chronic disability and even the death of mothers and babies. With an estimated incidence of 2%–8%, pre-eclampsia is a significant burden on pregnant women. 2 In developing countries, the prevalence of pre-eclampsia ranges from 1.8% to 16.7%. 3 Globally, about 12% of mothers die only from pre-eclampsia. 4 Because of the poorly understood causes, various risk factors and…
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