Can Waterlow score predict 30-day mortality and length of stay in acutely admitted medical patients (aged ≥65 years)? Evidence from a single centre prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to explore the potential for the Waterlow score (WS) to be used as a predictor of 30-day mortality and length of hospital stay (LHS) in acutely admitted medical patients aged 65 years and older. DESIGN:Prospective observational cohort study. SETTING:UK District General Hospital. SUBJECTS:834 consecutive patients aged 65 years and older admitted acutely to medical specialties between 30 May and 22 July 2014. METHODS:Admission WS (range 4-64) assessment paired with the patient's status at 30 days in terms of mortality and their LHS. PRIMARY OUTCOMES:30-day mortality and length of inpatient stay. RESULTS:834 consecutive acute medical admissions had their WS recorded. 30-day mortality was 13.1% (109 deaths). A significant difference in the distribution of WS (p<0.001

SUBMITTER: Wang JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6886901 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature