Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all over the news right now. There are some saying that it’s the next big thing–even bigger than the internet! Others are saying that it’s a technology that we can’t control and that it will ultimately doom us.
But in reality, the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. With that said, AI does have some big potential to help us right now, especially when it comes to predicting outcomes for patients. A team of researchers in Canada is using AI to better predict outcomes for those that have had serious brain injuries, and using those results to ensure that patients get the best care possible as they recover.
Their research looked at people that went into the intensive care unit with severe brain injuries. They used fMRI data and analyzed it with AI. What they found was that machine learning could more accurately predict whether someone would fully recover from a brain injury, even early on in the recovery process. By looking at how portions of the brain communicated with each other, researchers found that this could predict outcomes accurately.
It also enabled doctors to better approach how they administer treatment.
A brain injury can happen for a variety of reasons. A fall or car accident can create such an injury, but so can stroke or cardiac arrest. Knowing what your loved one’s prognosis is can make the road ahead a little bit easier for your entire family. Hopefully, this research can help turn this into a reality.
The team published their findings in the Journal of Neurology. There’s always more research needed in areas like this, so hopefully this is just one of many steps forward.
It’s very likely that AI will become a common part of the recovery process for all sorts of injuries and diseases in the near future. This is just a small step in that direction. However, the reality for us right now is that although these tools show potential, they aren’t quite there yet. People dealing with these kinds of issues at this moment don’t have the luxury of their assistance yet. Maybe in a few years, but not right now.
This means that if you or an elderly loved one are looking for care or help, you need the right assistance. That will look different depending on the situation you are facing, of course. What is best for some people and some problems isn’t necessarily going to be best for everyone.
That’s why we take such an individualized approach to senior care. We believe that in-home care is ideal for meeting the unique needs of the individual. There are a lot of choices when it comes to senior care, but in-home care approaches care with a one on one focus. It means that the caregiver is not being pulled in different directions or focusing on multiple people. It allows the professional to tailor their care to the person in need, and not force the person receiving care to adapt to a new setting.
We’re here to help. Please reach out to us with any questions or to learn more about how Paradise In-Home Care can help your family.
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