title: Application of a multistage classifier to the diagnosis of some occupational disease groups.
abstract: This paper describes the basic concept of a multistage classifier and gives the results of the application of this approach to the diagnosis of vibratory syndrome and other diseases with similar symptoms. The multistage classifier was applied to classification of the most informative symptoms at particular stages of classification.
mesh_terms: D002196:Capillaries / Q000503:physiopathology; D003201:Computers; D003657:Decision Making; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000175:diagnosis; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000175:diagnosis; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*