Table 1 Comparison of the accuracy of traditional risk assessment strategies (adapted from Keren & Bhutani, 2007)
From: Applying data mining techniques to improve diagnosis in neonatal jaundice
Prediction model | Predictive outcome | AUC | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
CRF | |||
Chou, 2003 | Indication for phototherapy | 0.69 | not reported |
Chou, 2003 | TSB > 20 mg/dl; | 0.79 | not reported |
Keren, 2005 | TSB > 95th percentile | 0.71 | (0.66-0.76) |
Newman, 2005 | TSB > 20 mg/dl | 0.69 | not reported |
Newman, 2005 | TSB > 25 mg/dl | 0.83 | (0.77-0.89) |
Pre-discharge TSB | |||
Keren, 2005 | TSB > 95th percentile | 0.83 | (0.80-0.86) |
Newman, 2005 | TSB > 20 mg/dl | 0.79 | (0.77-0.81) |
Newman, 2005 | TSB > 25 mg/dl | 0.83 | (0.77-0.89) |
Combination of TSB and CRF | |||
Newman, 2005 | TSB > 20 mg/dl | 0.86 | (0.84-0.88) |