- Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in infection control and their impacts.
| AI application | Impact | Study reference |
|---|---|---|
| Predictive modeling | Improved prediction of HAIs | Baddal et al13 |
| Robotics and automation | Reduced transmission of pathogens | Nerandzic et al14 |
| Machine learning | Early detection of multidrug-resistant pathogens | Mora-Jiménez et al15 |
| Natural language processing | Identification of HAI risk factors | Huang et al16 |
| Computer vision | Enhanced hand hygiene compliance | Yang et al17 |
| Antimicrobial stewardship analytics | Optimized antimicrobial use | Schuetz et al9 |
| AI-assisted HAI surveillance | Accurate identification of HAIs | Wiemken & Carrico7 |
HAIs: hospital-acquired infections, AI: artificial intelligence