Selectively Augmented Decision Tree for Explainable Dementia Detection
Kamalov, F.; Thabtah, F.; Peebles, D.; Ibrahim, A.
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Timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a critical yet challenging task. Although machine learning (ML) techniques have shown considerable promise in dementia detection, their inherent complexity often results in opaque, "black-box" models that limit clinical acceptance and usability. In this paper, we propose a Selectively Augmented Decision Tree (SADT), an interpretable AI model specifically designed for dementia detection. SADT incorporates a structured three-phase pipeline consisting of feature selection, data balancing, and construction of a transparent decision tree classifier. We apply SADT to the OASIS dataset and evaluate it empirically, showing that SADT outperforms traditional ML benchmarks, validating its effectiveness. In addition to its superior performance, SADT also mirrors aspects of human decision-making in its sequential, rule-based prioritization of key features. This approach aligns with cognitive models of cue use and heuristic reasoning, making it not only clinically transparent but also psychologically aligned with how diagnostic decisions are often made in practice. SADTs strong predictive performance and interpretability grounded in human reasoning facilitates explanation and human scrutiny, and has the potential to improve both clinical decision-making and trust in AI-assisted diagnosis.
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