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Table 7 Comparison between the rule-based and the machine learning-based classifiers regarding four use statuses

From: Using natural language processing methods to classify use status of dietary supplements in clinical notes

Status

Number

TPa for RBa

TP for MLa

RB (+)a ML (+)

RB (+) ML (−)a

RB (−) ML (+)

RB (−) ML (−)

C

233

212

222

209

3

13

8

D

166

132

148

128

4

20

14

S

178

151

163

147

4

16

12

U

173

166

144

142

24

2

4

  1. aTP: true positive; RB: rule-based classifier; ML: machine learning-based classifier; (+): correctly classified; (−): falsely classified