Development of a Machine Learning–Based Patient Classification System for a Gastroenterology Ward.

Background: Patient classification systems (PCSs) are frequently used to estimate hours of nursing care to support budgeting and guide staffing decisions. However, despite a clear clinical need, there is as yet no validated and reliable PCS designed specifically for gastroenterology wards. Objective...

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Published in:Journal of Nursing Management Vol. 2026; pp. 1 - 15
Main Authors: Ren, Hong-Fei, Wei, Ming-Fang, Shen, Ming, Lv, Lei, Hu, Yao, Li, You-Ping, Liu, Chang-Qing, Jiang, Yan, Noor, Saba
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell 7/29/2026
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