Mortality from lower respiratory infection in nursing home residents: a pilot prospective community-based study

Authors :: Mehr, David R.
Zweig, Steven C.
Kruse, Robin L.
Popejoy, Lori
Horman, Darla
Willis, Deanna
Doyle, M. Elaine
Source :: Journal of Family Practice. Oct, 1998, Vol. v47 Issue n4, p298, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: BACKGROUND. Lower respiratory infections (LRI) are an important cause of morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization of nursing home residents, yet treatment recommendations have primarily been based on the minority who are [...]

Subjects :: Nursing home patients -- Patient outcomes
Respiratory tract diseases -- Patient outcomes
Pneumonia -- Patient outcomes

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