Treatment guidelines for nursing home-acquired pneumonia based on community practice

Article Abstract:

The treatment guideline for nursing home-acquired pneumonia developed by a community nursing home was examined. Further study of the guideline is being performed to determine if its use will reduce variations in pneumonia treatment.

Standards

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Outcome of nursing home-acquired pneumonia: derivation and application of a practical model to predict 30 day mortality

Article Abstract:

Nursing-home-acquired-pneumonia (NHAP) outcomes have been studied from the perspective of developing and applying a practical model to predict 30-day mortality. A severity-of-NHAP model was derived from numerous episodes in various facilities and found to have reasonable discriminatory power in the group, but more validation is needed. It might be helpful to those making treatment/hospitalization decisions. Preinfection functional status is a basis for a reasonable estimate of severity and prognosis, but the model makes better estimates possible.

Health aspects, Aging, Aged, Elderly, Models, Statistics, Nosocomial infections, Cross infection, Prognosis

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Antibiotic use, hospital admissions, and mortality before and after implementing guidelines for nursing home-acquired pneumonia

Article Abstract:

Research presented concerns guidelines for treating nursing home-acquired pneumonia with antibiotics in aged patients, and the impact of these guidelines on mortality rates. Topics addressed include the administration of parenteral or oral antibiotics and the quality improvement of skilled nursing facilities.

Patient outcomes, Antibiotics, Dosage and administration, Geriatrics, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Nursing home care

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