Firda Rahmadani’s Prediction Model Improves Diagnostic Accuracy and Decision-Making by Using Clinician Feedback
A doctoral candidate in Management Science and Engineering from Khalifa University won the Best Paper Award for its innovative approach to addressing a critical challenge in healthcare at the International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering (CIE51), hosted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney.
Firda Rahmadani’s award-winning paper titled ‘Human-Centered Prediction Model to Streamline Decision-Making in Sepsis Management Pathways,’ addresses Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to infection, which remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Her work is supervised by Dr. Mecit Can Emre Simsekler and Dr. Mohammed Omar, who collaborated with Dr. Siddiq Anwar and Dr. Ali Mohammed Al Shidi from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi.
The award-winning research paper combines machine learning, human-centered design principles, and real-world medical data to create a prediction model to optimize sepsis management. This model aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and align decision-making by incorporating clinician feedback, ensuring the human-AI system is easy to understand and integrate with existing workflows.
The paper was presented during a special session titled ‘The Future of Education and Work in the New Digitized Society’, which highlighted transformative contributions in education, healthcare, and the workforce in a digital world.
Dr. Simsekler said: “Rahmadani’s research captured the essence of the session’s theme by showcasing how technology can be tailored to improve human-centric outcomes in high-stakes environments. The recognition underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling real-world problems.”
Clarence Michael
English Editor – Specialist