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Review
. 2024 May 14:19:1061-1067.
doi: 10.2147/COPD.S458935. eCollection 2024.

Application and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Early Screening of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at Primary Healthcare Institutions in China

Xu Yang  1
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Application and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Early Screening of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at Primary Healthcare Institutions in China

Xu Yang. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. .

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), as one of the major global health threat diseases, particularly in China, presents a high prevalence and mortality rate. Early diagnosis is crucial for controlling disease progression and improving patient prognosis. However, due to the lack of significant early symptoms, the awareness and diagnosis rates of COPD remain low. Against this background, primary healthcare institutions play a key role in identifying high-risk groups and early diagnosis. With the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, its potential in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of COPD screening is evident. This paper discusses the characteristics of high-risk groups for COPD, current screening methods, and the application of AI technology in various aspects of screening. It also highlights challenges in AI application, such as data privacy, algorithm accuracy, and interpretability. Suggestions for improvement, such as enhancing AI technology dissemination, improving data quality, promoting interdisciplinary cooperation, and strengthening policy and financial support, aim to further enhance the effectiveness and prospects of AI technology in COPD screening at primary healthcare institutions in China.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; data privacy; high-risk group screening; primary healthcare institutions.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author reports no conflicts of interest in this work.

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