Development of a protocol for conducting a randomized control trial on effects of artificial intelligence on nutritional status of children post cardiac surgery

Authors

  • Maryam Zahid Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, School of Public Health, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Ume Sughra Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, School of Public Health, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.3751

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the effect of diet-related mobile application based on artificial intelligence on the nutritional status of children post-cardiac surgery, and to compare their diet-related problems with their counterparts having the usual diet.

Method: The two-arm double-blind randomised controlled trial will be conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, over an expected duration of 6 months from March to August 2021. Intervention group A will be given a diet-related mobile application based on artificial intelligence, while usual-care group B will be handed a pamphlet with instructions related to post-operative diet on discharge.

Results: The findings will improve perception about the influence of artificial intelligence on nutritional status of children post-cardiac surgery. If proven to be effective, this mobile application can be used in other hospitals.

Conclusion: The study protocol will give an indication that whether diet-related mobile application can contribute to improving the nutritional status of children post-cardiac surgery. As the pandemic has forced people to minimise hospital visits, this is the right time to evaluate the utility of such an application.

Key Words: Artificial intelligence, Diet-related mobile application, Nutritional status, Children post-cardiac surgery, Randomised controlled trial.

Published

2022-05-10

How to Cite

Zahid, M., & Ume Sughra. (2022). Development of a protocol for conducting a randomized control trial on effects of artificial intelligence on nutritional status of children post cardiac surgery. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 72(5), 908–911. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.3751

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Section

RESEARCH ARTICLE