CONSTRUCTION OF A THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGE BANK FOR TRAINING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FOR PREDICTION OF HEALTH PROBLEMS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Authors

  • Marcos Pires Unisc

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/5fsmjt42

Keywords:

Thermography, Machine learning, Health monitoring, Diagnosis, Health

Abstract

Introduction: The creation of a database is essential in research as it stores, centralizes, and protects data, and is fundamental for the analysis and training of Machine Learning (ML) systems, which use algorithms to identify patterns in data and predict future outcomes. Objective: To identify studies on the use of machine learning techniques for predicting health issues using thermographic images. Methodology: A narrative literature review was conducted to support a larger study focused on developing an analytical methodology to monitor complications from infusion therapies. The search was performed in the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases, including studies on infrared thermography and the application of ML for predicting health issues. Results: The review highlighted the growing use of infrared thermography as a diagnostic tool in healthcare by identifying thermal variations in the skin. The application of ML to thermographic images has shown great potential to enhance image analysis and predict health conditions more accurately. However, the implementation of ML techniques faces challenges, such as the need for rigorous validation and a lack of qualified personnel, limiting their clinical application. Conclusion: The integration of infrared thermography and ML techniques has great potential for early diagnosis and health monitoring, but it faces technical and operational obstacles in clinical practice.

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Published

2026-08-12

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CIÊNCIAS BIOLÓGICAS E DA SAÚDE

How to Cite

Pires, M. (2026). CONSTRUCTION OF A THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGE BANK FOR TRAINING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FOR PREDICTION OF HEALTH PROBLEMS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW. Revista Jovens Pesquisadores, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.17058/5fsmjt42