Study Title
Artificial Intelligence in Malnutrition: A Systematic Literature Review
Principal Investigator
Sander MW Janssen, Yamine Bouzembrak, Bedir Tekinerdogan
Affiliation
Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands
Start Date
Not specified
End Date
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Study Objective
To review the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting and diagnosing malnutrition, including identifying patient groups, tools used, machine learning algorithms, and challenges in implementation.
Short Abstract
This systematic literature review explores the use of AI in malnutrition diagnosis and screening, focusing on machine learning (ML) techniques for early detection of malnutrition. Despite the progress, over 90% of AI models developed for malnutrition detection remain unused in clinical practice. The study identifies the most common patient groups, algorithms, and tools, as well as challenges in integrating AI models into routine care.
Study Design
Systematic literature review
Population
Global, focusing on clinical settings for malnutrition detection
Sample Size
334 articles screened, 49 studies included
Inclusion Criteria
Studies using AI and machine learning for malnutrition diagnosis and screening in clinical settings
Exclusion Criteria
Studies not focusing on AI-based malnutrition tools
Intervention/Exposure
AI and machine learning-based decision support systems (DSS) for malnutrition detection
Outcome Measures
- Type of malnutrition tools used
- Types of machine learning algorithms employed
- Implementation stage of AI tools
Funding Source
Not specified
Collaborating Institutions
Wageningen University and Research
Ethics Approval
Not specified
Publication Status
Published in Advances in Nutrition (2024)
Keywords
Machine learning, malnutrition, AI, decision support systems, nutritional screening
Data Collection Methods
Systematic literature review of articles from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science
Primary Data Availability
Available upon request to the corresponding author
Contact Information
Yamine Bouzembrak: