2021
Maximizing the Efficiency of Active Case Finding for SARS-CoV-2 Using Bandit Algorithms
Gonsalves GS, Copple JT, Paltiel AD, Fenichel EP, Bayham J, Abraham M, Kline D, Malloy S, Rayo MF, Zhang N, Faulkner D, Morey DA, Wu F, Thornhill T, Iloglu S, Warren JL. Maximizing the Efficiency of Active Case Finding for SARS-CoV-2 Using Bandit Algorithms. Medical Decision Making 2021, 41: 970-977. PMID: 34120510, PMCID: PMC8484027, DOI: 10.1177/0272989x211021603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBandit algorithmsMobility dataThompson sampling algorithmWeb appFunctional prototypeTesting resourcesSequential decisionAlgorithmPartial informationSampling algorithmClassic problemDecision scienceSpatial correlationAllocationPoint distanceInformationResourcesDeploymentAppsDecisionsTradeoffHaystackPrototypeObjectsData
2018
Bayesian adaptive algorithms for locating HIV mobile testing services
Gonsalves GS, Copple JT, Johnson T, Paltiel AD, Warren JL. Bayesian adaptive algorithms for locating HIV mobile testing services. BMC Medicine 2018, 16: 155. PMID: 30173667, PMCID: PMC6120098, DOI: 10.1186/s12916-018-1129-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThompson SamplingSearch algorithmMobile testing serviceTesting activitiesSpatial correlationTesting resourcesAlgorithmBayesian adaptive algorithmPrior workHigh spatial correlationWeighting schemeAdaptive algorithmSearch strategySimulation modelPractical valueHierarchical modelServicesPerfect informationMobile HIV testing servicesInformationHIV testing resources