By Machine Learning Techniques Predicting Post-COVID-19 Condition

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a growing number of recovered patients report persistent symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, sleep issues, anxiety, and depression, lasting months or even over a year. Severe cases often show significant lung damage and sometimes reduced kidney function. This study examines a dataset from recovered COVID-19 patients, using machine learning to assess the likelihood of developing Post-COVID-19 conditions. We applied several models, including XGBoost, Decision Trees, and Random Forest, to predict outcomes based on data from a specific hospital. Our approach included detailed data preprocessing-filling in missing values, feature engineering, and standardizing data to improve model accuracy and applicability. Results showed the Random Forest model as the most accurate, demonstrating the power of machine learning in making precise predictions from complex health data. Feature importance analysis revealed critical factors predicting Post-COVID-19 conditions, offering vital guidance for healthcare professionals in managing recovered patients.