This preregistered cluster-randomized clinical trial investigated whether a validated AI system for diabetic eye exams increases clinic productivity. 105 clinic days were randomized to either intervention (using AI; 51 days, 494 patients) or control (no AI; 54 days, 499 patients). The primary endpoint, productivity among diabetic patients, was significantly higher in the intervention group (1.59 encounters/hour) compared to the control group (1.14 encounters/hour), representing a 40% increase (*p* < 0.001). The secondary endpoint (overall productivity) also showed a significant increase. Autonomous AI significantly increased healthcare system productivity.
Publisher
npj Digital Medicine
Published On
Oct 04, 2023
Authors
Michael D. Abramoff, Noelle Whitestone, Jennifer L. Patnaik, Emily Rich, Munir Ahmed, Lutful Husain, Mohammad Yeadul Hassan, Md. Sajidul Huq Tanjil, Dena Weitzman, Tinglong Dai, Brandie D. Wagner, David H. Cherwek, Nathan Congdon, Khairul Islam
Tags
AI
diabetic eye exams
clinic productivity
healthcare
clinical trial
autonomous systems
patient encounters
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