Predictive Modeling for Disease Progression in Chronic Conditions Using Machine Learning
Thippaluru Umamaheswari, Amol Dattatray Dhaygude, Omprakash Dewangan, T. Krishnan, Poonam Yerpude, Suman Kumar Swarnkar
Abstract
Predictive modeling of disease progression in chronic conditions is a crucial task in healthcare, as it enables early identification and personalized intervention for patients at risk of adverse outcomes. In recent times, there has been a notable advancement in the field of machine learning techniques, which has demonstrated considerable potential in accurately forecasting the evolution of diseases. This development has proven to be highly beneficial for healthcare professionals, as it equips them with vital insights that can significantly enhance the management of patients. This research paper provides a thorough examination and comparative evaluation of different machine learning algorithms in the context of forecasting the course of diseases in chronic situations. We explore the use of diverse datasets containing longitudinal patient records, clinical variables, and disease-specific markers to train and evaluate predictive models. The study also investigates the impact of feature selection and data preprocessing techniques on the model's performance. Moreover, we assess the generalizability and robustness of the models across different chronic diseases to determine their potential for broader clinical applications. The results demonstrate that machine learning models can effectively predict disease progression, with certain algorithms outperforming others in specific scenarios. The research findings presented in this study offer significant contributions to the understanding and implementation of machine learning techniques for predicting disease development. The aforementioned realizations have the potential to be of substantial assistance to medical professionals in terms of making well-informed decisions, which will ultimately lead to better outcomes for patients.