Journal of clinical epidemiology
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Review Meta Analysis
A systematic review finds methodological improvements necessary for prognostic models in determining traumatic brain injury outcomes.
To describe the modeling techniques used for early prediction of outcome in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to identify aspects for potential improvements. ⋯ Although most models agree on the three most important predictors, many were developed on small sample sizes within single centers and hence lack generalizability. Modeling strategies have to be improved, and include external validation.