Common protocol for validation of the QCOVID algorithm across the four UK nations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The QCOVID algorithm is a risk prediction tool for infection and subsequent hospitalisation/death due to SARS-CoV-2. At the time of writing, it is being used in important policy-making decisions by the UK and devolved governments for combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, including deliberations on shielding and vaccine prioritisation. There are four statistical validations exercises currently planned for the QCOVID algorithm, using data pertaining to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, respectively. This paper presents a common procedure for conducting and reporting on validation exercises for the QCOVID algorithm.

Methods and analysis

We will use open, retrospective cohort studies to assess the performance of the QCOVID risk prediction tool in each of th

SUBMITTER: Kerr S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9198386 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature