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Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures: Application of Nomograms and Support Vector Machines

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 14 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

SVM and nomogram models predicted delirium in elderly hip fracture patients.

Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures: Application of Nomograms and Support Vector Machines
Key Takeaways
  • Age > 75 years was associated with higher delirium odds.
  • Preoperative cognitive impairment was found to raise delirium risk.
  • The SVM model showed better discrimination than the nomogram.
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