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A wavelet-based algorithm for automated analysis of external tocography: How does it compare to human interpretation?

Adam J Reynolds¹, Orna M Waldron², Elise M Halpern³

¹Department of Neonatology, The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Computers in Biology and Medicine

|July 14, 2020

Summary

A new algorithm accurately analyzes external tocography (fetal monitoring) by focusing on clear signals, improving reliability in fetal outcome studies. This method mimics human interpretation for better data analysis.

Keywords:

Agreement Contraction duration Contraction rate Contractions Foetal monitoring Intrapartum Labour Machine learning Reliability Rest intervals Tachysystole Uterine activity

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Informatics

Background:

External tocography is vital for studying intrapartum uterine activity and fetal outcomes.
Poor signal quality in tocography is a common challenge, hindering accurate analysis.
An algorithm was developed to process tocograph data, focusing on interpretable contractions and excluding artifacts.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the reliability of a novel algorithm designed for analyzing external tocography data.
To determine if the algorithm can accurately identify and quantify uterine contractions from tocograph recordings.

Main Methods:

Tocograph recordings from 106 labors (≥35 weeks gestation) were used for training and validation.
The algorithm, using pre-defined thresholds and a trained model (AdaBoost), measured contractions and rest intervals.
Human interpreters independently measured contractions; algorithm performance was compared using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs).

Main Results:

The AdaBoost algorithm demonstrated high accuracy in cross-validation.
Trained models showed strong agreement with human interpretations (ICCs ranging from 0.940 to 0.962).
The algorithm's performance was comparable or marginally superior to initial models and human interpreters.

Conclusions:

The developed algorithm reliably approximates the interpretation of external tocography by trained human experts.
This algorithm offers a promising tool for more accurate and consistent analysis of fetal monitoring data.
Improved tocograph analysis can enhance research on intrapartum uterine activity and its impact on fetal well-being.