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A Quantitative Fitness Analysis Workflow
Published on: August 13, 2012
PhenoFit: a framework for determining computable phenotyping algorithm fitness for purpose and reuse
Laura K Wiley1, Luke V Rasmussen2, Rebecca T Levinson3
1Department of Neurology, Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatics, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States.
Background:
Computational phenotyping from electronic health records (EHRs) is essential for clinical research, decision support, and quality/population health assessment, but the proliferation of algorithms for the same conditions makes it difficult to identify which algorithm is most appropriate for reuse.
Objective:
To develop a framework for assessing phenotyping algorithm fitness for purpose and reuse.
Fitness For Purpose:
Phenotyping algorithms are fit for purpose when they identify the intended population with performance characteristics appropriate for the intended application.
Fitness For Reuse:
Phenotyping algorithms are fit for reuse when the algorithm is implementable and generalizable-that is, it identifies the same intended population with similar performance characteristics when applied to a new setting.
Conclusions:
The PhenoFit framework provides a structured approach to evaluate and adapt phenotyping algorithms for new contexts increasing efficiency and consistency of identifying patient populations from EHRs.
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