Published: October 2024. Next review: 2029.
Natural language processing is the branch of artificial intelligence that allows computers to interpret and analyse text-based data.
The resources on this page provide examples of how natural language processing has previously been used in intensive care units to improve patient care.
Natural language processing and pressure injury
This project aimed to determine if it was feasible to use natural language processing for pressure injury surveillance and risk assessment in the intensive care unit. The project report provides an overview of how algorithms were developed and tested to identify pressure injuries in clinical progress notes and to determine which patients were most likely to develop a pressure injury during their stay in the intensive care unit.
Download the project report (PDF 447.0 KB)
Published: October 2024. Next review: 2029.
Resources
Pressure injury surveillance in the intensive care unit: Development, validation, and clinical application of a natural language processing algorithm
This study aimed to develop and validate a natural language processing algorithm capable of performing accurate, system-wide surveillance of pressure injury development in the adult ICU population. It also describes the clinical characteristics associated with pressure injury development based on data produced by the algorithm.
Source: Australian Critical Care
Natural language processing in the intensive care unit: A scoping review
This literature review provides an overview of how natural language processing has been used in intensive care units around the world.
Source: Critical Care and Resuscitation Journal
Artificial intelligence living evidence
Living evidence tables of new and promising innovations in the use of artificial intelligence to support healthcare.
Source: Critical Intelligence Unit
NSW Artificial Intelligence Assessment Framework
Guidance for NSW Government agencies to ethically develop, deploy and use artificial intelligence technologies.
Source: Digital NSW
Artificial Intelligence
Overview of work of the NSW Health Artificial Intelligence Taskforce.
Source: NSW Ministry of Health