Prediction of one- and three-months yoga practices effect on chronic venous insufficiency based on machine learning classifiers

Abstract

The rise of technology has heightened work demands, adversely impacting mental health and fitness. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates psychological stress, emphasizing the need for non-pharmacological interventions like yoga. Yoga positively influences the autonomic nervous system, benefiting cardio-respiratory health, metabolic efficiency, and conditions like Type-2 diabetes, Chronic Venous disease, and obesity. This study employs a dataset with 100 samples and 43 features related to Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). Logistic and Random Forest classifiers are validated using K-fold cross-validation, with feature selection optimizing prediction accuracy. Hybrid models, enhanced with optimization algorithms, predict Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) before, one, and three months after yoga practices. The Random Forest classifier, particularly RFGT, proves highly accurate in categorizing baseline severity and identifying Mild and Moderate CVI cases. RFGT demonstrated AUC score of 0.9072, 0.8714, 0.7709, and 0.7200 in Absent, Mild, Moderate, and Severe patient groups classification before yoga practices (VCSS-Pre). These values were 0.9158, 0.8644, 0.8142, and 0.6333 for VCSS-1 and reported as 0.9269, 0.8399, 0.7838, and 0.7500 for patients’ classification in VCSS-3. Predicting VCSS scores before yoga intervention assists in categorizing participants for personalized care and efficient resource allocation. The RFC-based models, notably RFGT, show high accuracy in identifying baseline severity, enabling early intervention for high-risk individuals. These models, especially RFGT, perform well in classifying Mild and Moderate CVI cases, informing lifestyle modifications. Predicting VCSS-1 scores evaluates the short-term impact of yoga practices, identifying individuals requiring additional support. RFGT aids in personalized recommendations based on specific factors, crucial for severe conditions. Predicting VCSS-3 scores assesses the sustained impact over three months, identifying intervention responders, particularly in Severe and Moderate groups. RFGT demonstrates optimal predictions, contributing to future interventions tailored to individual responses and improved outcomes.