Comparing Comorbidity Polypharmacy Score and Charlson Comorbidity Index in predicting outcomes in older trauma patients.

Background: The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and Comorbidity Polypharmacy Score (CPS) may potentially risk-stratify older trauma patients more accurately than traditional trauma severity scores. We aim to evaluate if CCI or CPS are better predictors of mortality and discharge venue in such patients.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study using registry data from two tertiary trauma centres.

Epidemiology and outcomes of older trauma patients in Singapore: A multicentre study.

Background: An ageing population has caused rising trauma cases amongst older patients. Multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy and limited reserves predispose them to poorer outcomes following a traumatic event. The Comorbidity Polypharmacy Score (CPS) has been found to predict outcomes and mortality in older trauma patients, but has not been studied in Asians.