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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Main Authors: Pritchard, E, Fawcett, N, Quan, TP, Crook, D, Peto, TEA, Walker, AS
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020