Standardizing Heat-Related Diagnoses for Predictive Modeling in Healthcare

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Abstract

Climate change is increasing acute heat events, intensifying health risks and straining healthcare systems. This study aims to support heat-related diagnoses prediction models for Germany by assigning ICD-10-GM codes to relevant conditions identified from the literature. Using the OHDSI mapping tool and clinical validation, 64 heat-related conditions were coded, enhancing data standardization. This approach facilitates reliable inclusion of diagnoses in association analyses and paves the way for improved resource allocation during heat events.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationdHealth 2025
Pages43-44
Number of pages2
Volume324
ISBN (electronic)978-1-64368-592-2
Publication statusPublished - 24 Apr 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesStudies in health technology and informatics
Volume324
ISSN0926-9630

External IDs

Scopus 105003982197
ORCID /0000-0002-5002-2676/work/184442374
ORCID /0000-0002-9888-8460/work/184442542

Keywords

Keywords

  • Germany/epidemiology, Heat Stress Disorders/diagnosis, Hot Temperature, Humans, International Classification of Diseases, heat forecast, interoperability, resource utilization, heat events