Predictive model of length of stay and discharge destination in neuroscience admissions
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Predictive model of length of stay and discharge destination in neuroscience admissions
BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to try and determine the best predictors of hospital length of stay and discharge destination in patients admitted to a neuroscience service. METHODS Valid data was collected for 170 patients. Variables included age, gender, location prior to admission, principle diagnosis, various physiological measurements upon admission, comorbidity, independence in...
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عنوان ژورنال: Surgical Neurology International
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2152-7806
DOI: 10.4103/2152-7806.199558