A methodological comparison of risk scores versus decision trees for predicting drug-resistant infections: A case study using extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) bacteremia.

Katherine E GoodmanJustin LesslerAnthony D HarrisAaron M MilstonePranita D Tamma

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2019)

A decision tree and risk score performed similarly for predicting ESBL infection. The decision tree was more user-friendly, with fewer variables for the end user, whereas the risk score offered higher discrimination and greater flexibility for adjusting sensitivity and specificity.

Keyphrases

drug resistant
multidrug resistant
escherichia coli
klebsiella pneumoniae
gram negative
acinetobacter baumannii
decision making
low cost