Table 5.
Comparison of the different methods in terms of estimated total mortality and actual mortality in a Sri Lankan cohort of patients
| Method | Patients to which prognostic method could be applied (n) | Estimated mortality within valid range (%) | Actual mortality (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones et al. | 451 | 45.8 | 60.3 |
| Sawada et al. | 451 | 40.4 | 60.3 |
| Proudfoot/Scherrmann | 385 | 55.5 | 58.4 |
| Proudfoot et al. | 265 | 52.5 | 61.1 |
| Hart | 277 | 50.2 | 61.7 |