Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10514809 | Journal of Clinical Epidemiology | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Our results indicate that a single index cannot predict a variety of relevant outcomes. Consequently, research undertaken to assess the impact of intervention or illness on health outcomes should use an index that is valid for predicting the specific outcome of interest.
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Authors
Julie E. Byles, Catherine D'Este, Lynne Parkinson, Rachel O'Connell, Carla Treloar,