Comparing comorbidity measures for predicting mortality and hospitalization in three population-based cohorts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multiple comorbidity measures have been developed for risk-adjustment in studies using administrative data, but it is unclear which measure is optimal for specific outcomes and if the measures are equally valid in different populatio...

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Main Authors: Lix Lisa M, Quail Jacqueline M, Osman Beliz, Teare Gary F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/11/146