External validation of prognostic models predicting outcome after chronic subdural hematoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several prognostic models for outcomes after chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) treatment have been published in recent years. However, these models are not sufficiently validated for use in daily clinical practice. We aimed to assess the performance of existing prediction models for outcomes in patients diagnosed with CSDH.

Methods

We systematically searched relevant literature databases up to February 2021 to identify prognostic models for outcome prediction in patients diagnosed with CSDH. For the external validation of prognostic models, we used a retrospective database, containing data of 2384 patients from three Dutch regions. Prognostic models were included if they predicted either mortality, hematoma recurrence, functional outcome, or quality of life. Models

SUBMITTER: Holl DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9519711 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature