"The algorithm will see you now": Exploring the implications of algorithmic decision-making in connected health

Noel Carroll, Ita Richardson, Raja Manzar Abbas

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Abstract

Despite abundant literature theorizing on Connected Health innovations to support decision-making, the extant literature provides sparse coverage on users' awareness of algorithmic decision-making. As a result, little is known regarding the role of algorithmically generated insights which directly influence clinical decisions nor the consequences of distancing clinicians and patients from decision-making capabilities. Indeed, recent studies highlight the growing emphasis on algorithmic decision-making but there is a need to raise questions as to how this is impacting on the risk and quality of delivering care. In this article, a summary of key concerns from the literature is provided, and a discussion on the implications of algorithmic decision-making in Connected Health is presented. In addition, a research roadmap is presented to draw more research focus on the role of algorithmically generated insights in Connected Health.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHEALTHINF 2020 - 13th International Conference on Health Informatics, Proceedings; Part of 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2020
EditorsFederico Cabitza, Ana Fred, Hugo Gamboa
PublisherSciTePress
Pages758-765
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789897583988
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event13th International Conference on Health Informatics, HEALTHINF 2020 - Part of 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2020 - Valletta, Malta
Duration: 24 Feb 202026 Feb 2020

Publication series

NameHEALTHINF 2020 - 13th International Conference on Health Informatics, Proceedings; Part of 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2020

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Health Informatics, HEALTHINF 2020 - Part of 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2020
Country/TerritoryMalta
CityValletta
Period24/02/2026/02/20

Keywords

  • Algorithm
  • Algorithmic decision-making
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Connected health

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