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Table 2 Definitions of the predictor variables in the final model

From: Development of a multidimensional 1-year mortality prediction model for patients discharged from the geriatric department: a longitudinal cohort study based on comprehensive geriatric assessment and clinical data

Predictor variable

Definition

ADL

Activity of daily living evaluated by Barthel index at discharge(point)

ALB

Serum albumin level at admitted(g/L)

CCI

The burden of disease evaluated by Charlson comorbidity index at admitted

FRAIL

Frailty evaluated by FRAIL scale at admitted (point)

MNA-SF

Nutrition evaluated by Mini-Nutritional Assessment-Short Form at admitted (point)

  1. ADL Activity of Daily Living; ALB albmin; CCI Chalson Comorbidity Index; MNA–SF Mini-Nutritional Assessment–Short Form