Systematic review explores mortality prediction in dementia care home residents, suggesting a need for improved prognostic tools.
While identified predictors have clinical congruence, there is significant variability in how these are assessed and operationalised and in the application of prognostic tools. Specific prediction of mortality remains challenging and would benefit from further research to adapt and validate dynamic prognostic tools for use in practice.
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