Journal of Computer Science & Systems Biology

Yaw Sarpong

Publications

• Research Article
  Augmentation of Patient Health Care Choices for Morbid Obesity by Use of Computer Decision Analysis
  Author(s): Yaw Sarpong, Jodi Ryder and Scott Litofsky NYaw Sarpong, Jodi Ryder and Scott Litofsky N
  
  Introduction: Many patients state that they frequently make the wrong choices when it comes to their healthcare treatment. These patients reported poor knowledge about the medical alternatives, physician biases, and lack of consideration of their goals and concerns in the treatment alternatives available led to these poor choices. However, current studies suggest that if patients are given aids that improve their knowledge and address their goals and concerns, they are able to make choices that are medically recommended as well as being right for them. We hypothesized that a computer model designed to improve knowledge and take into account patients’ concerns and goals will be able to aid patients in making such decisions. Methods: Using the Expert Choice Comparion system, we designed a program to assist morbidly obe.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/jcsb.1000149

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