Predicting Adverse Outcomes Using Machine Learning of COPD Patients in Hong Kong

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age40+
SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong

About this trial

This study aims to develop predictive models for patients with a diagnosis of COPD at discharge of an index admission on these outcomes using machine learning:

Primary outcome: Early admission

Secondary outcomes:

1. Frequent readmission 2. Composite outcome (Early + Frequent readmissions) 3. Mortality 4. Longstayers

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

≥40 years

Patients are discharged from 2016 -2022

Discharge Diagnosis: Using the Discharge Diagnosis ICD Codes found in the Primary Diagnosis to determine if a patient has COPD

Disqualifiers

Admission diagnosis due to causes other than COPD

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • No intervention

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed