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Prognostication for death in end stage dementia
Source: http://www.eperc.mcw.edu/EPERC/FastFactsIndex/ff_150.htm Mortality Risk Index Score (Mitchell) Points Risk factor 1.9 Complete dependence with ADLs 1.9 Male gender 1.7 Cancer 1.6 Congestive heart failure 1.6 O2 therapy needed w/in 14 day 1.5 Shortness of breath 1.5 <25% of food eaten at most meals 1.5 Unstable medical condition 1.5 Bowel incontinence 1.5 Bedfast 1.4 Age > 83 y 1.4 Not awake most of the day Risk estimate of death within 6 months Score Risk % 0 8.9 1-2 10.8 3-5 23.2 6-8 40.4 9-11 57.0 = 12 70.0 |