Validation of the DECAF score to predict hospital mortality in acute exacerbations of COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospitalisation due to acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) is common, and subsequent mortality high. The DECAF score was derived for accurate prediction of mortality and risk stratification to inform patient care. We aimed to validate the DECAF score, internally and externally, and to compare its performance to other predictive tools.

Methods

The study took place in the two hospitals within the derivation study (internal validation) and in four additional hospitals (external validation) between January 2012 and May 2014. Consecutive admissions were identified by screening admissions and searching coding records. Admission clinical data, including DECAF indices, and mortality were recorded. The prognostic value of DECAF and other scores were assessed by the area u

SUBMITTER: Echevarria C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4752621 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature