A Study Evaluated Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Geriatric Patients

question 837

Multiple Choice

A study evaluated predictors of adverse outcomes in geriatric patients admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture requiring surgery.  The study compared an old multidimensional score (Model 1) with a new classification system (Model 2) .  The following results were reported: AUC = area under the curve
Which of the following is the best statement about the study results?

• A)Model 1 is less sensitive than Model 2 in predicting discharge to rehabilitation facility
• B)Model 1 outperforms Model 2 for mortality, discharge to rehabilitation facility, and postoperative myocardial infarction or stroke
• C)Model 1 outperforms Model 2 for mortality only
• D)Model 1 predicts postoperative myocardial infarction or stroke more accurately than mortality
• E)Model 2 should not be used in clinical practice

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