Clinical prediction rules are decision-making tools that incorporate three or more variables from the history, physical examination or simple tests. They help clinicians make diagnostic or therapeutic decisions by standardizing the collection and interpretation of clinical data. There is growing interest in the methodological standards for their development and validation. This article describes the methods used to derive the Canadian C-Spine Rule and provides a valuable reference for investigators planning to develop future clinical prediction rules.
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Stiell, I. G., Wells, G. A., McKnight, R. D., Brison, R., Lesiuk, H., Clement, C. M., … Laupacis, A. (2002). Canadian C-Spine Rule study for alert and stable trauma patients: II. Study objectives and methodology. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 4(3), 185–193. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1481803500006369
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