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Does Hospitalization Impact Survival After Lower Respiratory Infection in Nursing Home Residents?

Authors :
Kruse, Robin L.
Mehr, David R.
Boles, Keith E.
Lave, Judith R.
Binder, Ellen F.
Madsen, Richard
D'Agostino, Ralph B.
Source :
Medical Care; September 2004, Vol. 42 Issue: 9 p860-870, 11p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Lower respiratory infection (LRI) is the leading cause of hospitalization for nursing home residents, but hospitalization is costly and may cause complications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00257079 and 15371948
Volume :
42
Issue :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Medical Care
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49121534
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mlr.0000135828.95415.b1