Development and validation of a risk prediction model for hospital admission in COVID-19 patients presenting to primary care.

Laure WynantsNatascha Jh BroersTamara N Platteel Roderick P Venekamp Dennis G Barten Mathie P G Leers Theo Jm Verheij Patricia M Stassen Jochen W L Cals Eefje G P M de Bont

Published in: The European journal of general practice (2024)

We derived a risk model using readily available variables at GP assessment to predict hospital admission for COVID-19. It performed accurately across regions and waves. Further validation on cohorts with acquired immunity and newer SARS-CoV-2 variants is recommended.

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