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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedMorris RS, Milia D, Glover J
Predictors of elderly mortality after trauma: a novel outcome score.
Elderly trauma patients are at high risk for mortality, even when presenting with minor injuries. Previous prognostic models are poorly used because of their reliance on elements unavailable during the index hospitalization. The purpose of this study was to develop a predictive algorithm to accurately estimate in-hospital mortality using easily available metrics. A two-tiered scoring system to predict in-hospital mortality was developed: a quick elderly mortality after trauma (qEMAT) score for use at initial patient presentation and a full EMAT (fEMAT) score for use after radiologic evaluation.
AHRQ-funded; HS026379.
Citation: Morris RS, Milia D, Glover J .
Predictors of elderly mortality after trauma: a novel outcome score.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020 Mar;88(3):416-24. doi: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002569..
Keywords: Elderly, Mortality, Trauma, Injuries and Wounds
Albrecht JS, Al Kibria GM, Greene CR
Post-discharge mortality of older adults with traumatic brain injury or other trauma.
This study examined post-discharge mortality of older adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or non-TBI trauma compared with the general population. A retrospective cohort study of adults 65 years and older was conducted using data from an urban trauma center from 1997 to 2008. The data was then linked to the National Death Index through 2008 to obtain date and cause of death. A higher rate of death was associated with both cohorts after moderate to severe injury from accidents than for older adults without TBI or non-TBI trauma.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Albrecht JS, Al Kibria GM, Greene CR .
Post-discharge mortality of older adults with traumatic brain injury or other trauma.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2019 Jul 25;67(11):2382-86. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16098..
Keywords: Elderly, Hospital Discharge, Injuries and Wounds, Mortality, Trauma
Meagher AD, Lin A, Mandell SP
A comparison of scoring systems for predicting short- and long-term survival after trauma in older adults.
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to identify injured older adults at highest risk for 30-day mortality. They found that older, injured adults transported by EMS to a large variety of trauma and non-trauma hospitals were more likely to die within 30 days if they required emergent airway management or had a higher comorbidity burden. They concluded that identification of an ideal prognostic tool remains elusive.
AHRQ-funded; HS023796.
Citation: Meagher AD, Lin A, Mandell SP .
A comparison of scoring systems for predicting short- and long-term survival after trauma in older adults.
Acad Emerg Med 2019 Jun;26(6):621-30. doi: 10.1111/acem.13727..
Keywords: Elderly, Trauma, Mortality, Injuries and Wounds, Emergency Department
Albrecht JS, McCunn M, Stein DM
Sex differences in mortality following isolated traumatic brain injury among older adults.
This retrospective cohort study's objective was to determine the possibility of sex differences in mortality among older adutls following isolated traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to comapre with findings using all TBI. The researchers did not find that women were significantly associated with decreased odds of mortality following isolated TBI.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Albrecht JS, McCunn M, Stein DM .
Sex differences in mortality following isolated traumatic brain injury among older adults.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2016 Sep;81(3):486-92. doi: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001118.
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Keywords: Sex Factors, Trauma, Brain Injury, Mortality, Elderly