Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10514511 Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 2005 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
The findings suggest that Charlson's Index should not be used to adjust for HRQOL outcomes, particularly in this patient group with low levels of serious comorbidity. Alternative methods are needed for use in this context.
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Charlson's Index was a poor predictor of quality of life outcomes in a study of patients following joint replacement surgery
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