Uncertainty Quantification in Neural-Network Based Pain Intensity Estimation

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2311.08569v2
• Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:20:53 GMT
• Title: Uncertainty Quantification in Neural-Network Based Pain Intensity Estimation
• Authors: Burcu Ozek, Zhenyuan Lu, Srinivasan Radhakrishnan, Sagar Kamarthi
• Abstract summary: The evaluation of pain intensity is challenging because different individuals experience pain differently. This study presents a neural network-based method for objective pain interval estimation.
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• Abstract: Improper pain management can lead to severe physical or mental consequences, including suffering, and an increased risk of opioid dependency. Assessing the presence and severity of pain is imperative to prevent such outcomes and determine the appropriate intervention. However, the evaluation of pain intensity is challenging because different individuals experience pain differently. To overcome this, researchers have employed machine learning models to evaluate pain intensity objectively. However, these efforts have primarily focused on point estimation of pain, disregarding the inherent uncertainty and variability present in the data and model. Consequently, the point estimates provide only partial information for clinical decision-making. This study presents a neural network-based method for objective pain interval estimation, incorporating uncertainty quantification. This work explores three algorithms: the bootstrap method, lower and upper bound estimation (LossL) optimized by genetic algorithm, and modified lower and upper bound estimation (LossS) optimized by gradient descent algorithm. Our empirical results reveal that LossS outperforms the other two by providing a narrower prediction interval. As LossS outperforms, we assessed its performance in three different scenarios for pain assessment: (1) a generalized approach (single model for the entire population), (2) a personalized approach (separate model for each individual), and (3) a hybrid approach (separate model for each cluster of individuals). Our findings demonstrate the hybrid approach's superior performance, with notable practicality in clinical contexts. It has the potential to be a valuable tool for clinicians, enabling objective pain intensity assessment while taking uncertainty into account. This capability is crucial in facilitating effective pain management and reducing the risks associated with improper treatment.

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