Exploring the Use of a Length AI Algorithm to Estimate Children's Length from Smartphone Images in a Real-World Setting: Algorithm Development and Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Length measurement in young children younger than 18 months is important for monitoring growth and development. Accurate length measurement requires proper equipment, standardized methods, and trained personnel. In addition, length measurement requires young children's cooperation, making it particularly challenging during infancy and toddlerhood.

Objective

This study aimed to develop a length artificial intelligence (LAI) algorithm to aid users in determining recumbent length conveniently from smartphone images and explore its performance and suitability for personal and clinical use.

Methods

This proof-of-concept study in healthy children (aged 0-18 months) was performed at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, from November 2021 to March 2022. S

SUBMITTER: Chua MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624450 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature