Combining Charlson and Elixhauser scores with varying lookback predicated mortality better than using individual scores
Objective<br> To investigate variation in the presence of secondary diagnosis codes in Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidity scores and assess whether including a one-year lookback period improved prognostic adjustment by these scores individually, and combined, for 30-day mortality. <br>&...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020
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