Usefulness of Administrative Databases for Risk Adjustment of Adverse Events in Surgical Patients

Conclusion CADB detected prevalent comorbidities such as comorbid hypertension and diabetes. However, the CADB did not provide enough information to assess the variables needed to perform the risk adjustment proposed by the NSQIP for the assessment of adverse events in surgical patients.
Source: Cirugia Espanola - Category: Surgery Source Type: research