Integrating Causal Machine Learning into Clinical Decision Support Systems: Insights from Literature and Practice
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| author | Zipperling, Domenique Schmidt, Lukas Hahn, Benedikt Kühl, Niklas Kimbrough, Steven |
| author_facet | Zipperling, Domenique Schmidt, Lukas Hahn, Benedikt Kühl, Niklas Kimbrough, Steven |
| contents | Current clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) typically base their predictions on correlation, not causation. In recent years, causal machine learning (ML) has emerged as a promising way to improve decision-making with CDSSs by offering interpretable, treatment-specific reasoning. However, existing research often emphasizes model development rather than designing clinician-facing interfaces. To address this gap, we investigated how CDSSs based on causal ML should be designed to effectively support collaborative clinical decision-making. Using a design science research methodology, we conducted a structured literature review and interviewed experienced physicians. From these, we derived eight empirically grounded design requirements, developed seven design principles, and proposed nine practical design features. Our results establish guidance for designing CDSSs that deliver causal insights, integrate seamlessly into clinical workflows, and support trust, usability, and human-AI collaboration. We also reveal tensions around automation, responsibility, and regulation, highlighting the need for an adaptive certification process for ML-based medical products. |
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| spellingShingle | Integrating Causal Machine Learning into Clinical Decision Support Systems: Insights from Literature and Practice Zipperling, Domenique Schmidt, Lukas Hahn, Benedikt Kühl, Niklas Kimbrough, Steven Human-Computer Interaction Artificial Intelligence Current clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) typically base their predictions on correlation, not causation. In recent years, causal machine learning (ML) has emerged as a promising way to improve decision-making with CDSSs by offering interpretable, treatment-specific reasoning. However, existing research often emphasizes model development rather than designing clinician-facing interfaces. To address this gap, we investigated how CDSSs based on causal ML should be designed to effectively support collaborative clinical decision-making. Using a design science research methodology, we conducted a structured literature review and interviewed experienced physicians. From these, we derived eight empirically grounded design requirements, developed seven design principles, and proposed nine practical design features. Our results establish guidance for designing CDSSs that deliver causal insights, integrate seamlessly into clinical workflows, and support trust, usability, and human-AI collaboration. We also reveal tensions around automation, responsibility, and regulation, highlighting the need for an adaptive certification process for ML-based medical products. |
| title | Integrating Causal Machine Learning into Clinical Decision Support Systems: Insights from Literature and Practice |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction Artificial Intelligence |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.24448 |