Perspectives on Using Artificial Intelligence to Derive Social Determinants of Health Data From Medical Records in Canada: Large Multijurisdictional Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on the social determinants of health could be used to improve care, support quality improvement initiatives, and track progress toward health equity. However, this data collection is not widespread. Artificial intelligence (AI), specifically natural language processing and machine learning, could be used to derive social determinants of health data from electronic medical records. This could reduce the time and resources required to obtain social determinants of health data.

Objective

This study aimed to understand perspectives of a diverse sample of Canadians on the use of AI to derive social determinants of health information from electronic medical record data, including benefits and concerns.

Methods

Using a qualitative description approach, in-dep

SUBMITTER: Davis VH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926464 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature