Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Prognostic Index for One-Year Mortality from Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Hospitalized Older Patients

Pilotto, Alberto; Ferrucci, Luigi; Franceschi, Marilisa; P. D'Ambrosio, Luigi; Scarcelli, Carlo; Cascavilla, Leandro; Paris, Francesco; Placentino, Giuliana; Seripa, Davide; Dallapiccola, Bruno; Leandro, Gioacchino

doi:10.1089/rej.2007.0569

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Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Prognostic Index for One-Year Mortality from Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Hospitalized Older Patients

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Authors:

Alberto Pilotto

Luigi Ferrucci

Marilisa Franceschi

Abstract

Our objective was to construct and validate a Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) for 1-year mortality from a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) routinely carried out in elderly patients in a geriatric acute ward. The CGA included clinical, cognitive, functional, nutritional, and social pa...

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