Research uses of predictive scores in neonatology
| Group predictions |
| 1. Comparing study groups for similarity of risk |
| 2. Auditing the severity of illness in different units |
| 3. Comparing performance of different units |
| 4. Determining trends in results over time |
| 5. Reviewing if infants are treated appropriately for risk (e.g. number of septic screens or ventilation days) |
| 6. Comparing rates of complications; are some preventable? |
| Individual predictions |
| 1. Giving prognostic information |
| 2. Stratifying infants in trials (to ensure similarity of risk) |
| 3. Determining individual treatment |