Utility of prediction model score: a proposed tool to standardize the performance and generalizability of clinical predictive models based on systematic review

CONCLUSIONS: As interest in utilizing predictive analytics in spine surgery increases, there is a concomitant increase in the number of published prediction models that differ in methodology and performance. Prior to applying these models to patient care, these models must be evaluated. To begin addressing this issue, the authors proposed a grading system that compares these models based on various metrics related to their original design as well as internal and external validation. Ultimately, this may hopefully aid clinicians in determining the relative validity and usability of a given model.PMID:33636704 | DOI:10.3171/2020.8.SPINE20963

Source: Journal of Neurosurgery.Spine - February 26, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jeff Ehresman Daniel Lubelski Zach Pennington Bethany Hung A Karim Ahmed Tej D Azad Kurt Lehner James Feghali Zorica Buser James Harrop Jefferson Wilson Shekar Kurpad Zoher Ghogawala Daniel M Sciubba Source Type: research