Efficient AI based Triage Framework for Head and Neck Cancer Screening
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To develop an AI-based DSS for laryngeal and head/neck cancer screening in low-resource settings. AI-based frameworks effectively support healthcare workers in LMICs for early cancer screening and triage.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Digital Health, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Job Effectiveness
About this Content
Aims
To develop an AI-based DSS for laryngeal and head/neck cancer screening in low-resource settings.
Background
Late detection of head and neck cancers in LMICs leads to increased morbidity and mortality.
Methods
Used datasets (e.g., BAGLS) for image classification, validated DSS with quality evaluation, and implemented GradCam for explainability.
Results
DSS demonstrated reliable triage for HNCs with acceptable diagnostic performance and reduced burden in LMIC healthcare settings.
Conclusion
AI-based frameworks effectively support healthcare workers in LMICs for early cancer screening and triage.
Lessons Learnt
AI models and DSS frameworks improve diagnostic capabilities in resource-constrained settings.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2023 – Merit Prize (Operations category).
Keywords
AI-Based Triage, Head and Neck Cancer
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Health Services Research Centre |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Otolaryngology |
Project Lead(s) | Sean Shao Wei Lam |
Project Member(s) | Yunyun Cao |
Connect with this contributor!
Sean Shao Wei Lam - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_896_SHHQ_SHM_2023_Efficient_AI_based_Triage_Framework_for_Head_and_Neck_Cancer_Screening_yh.pdf