Comparing Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidity indices with different weightings to predict in-hospital mortality: an analysis of national inpatient data
Abstract Background Understanding how comorbidity measures contribute to patient mortality is essential both to describe patient health status and to adjust for risks and potential confounding. The Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidity indices are well-established for risk adjustment and mortality pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05999-5 |