Outcomes and costs among seniors requiring hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia in Alberta

Article Abstract:

A study to analyze the outcomes and costs of hospitalization for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) among seniors is given. The study reveals that CAP in seniors was a common cause for hospitalization in Alberta and the anticipated increased demand for hospital resources may have been partially avoided because of the limitation in therapy provided.

Aged, Elderly, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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Difference in the features of aspiration pneumonia according to site of acquisition: community or continuing care facility

Article Abstract:

A study to identify the aspiration pneumonia prevalence and to compare the features and risk factors of aspiration pneumonia of patients lived in continuing care facilities with those love lived in the community.

Diagnosis, Risk factors, Aspiration pneumonia

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Community acquired pneumonia in patients receiving home care

Article Abstract:

A study describing the features of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) requiring hospitalization in subjects receiving home care is presented.

Science & research, Management dynamics, Research, Management, Hospitalization, Company business management, Hospital care, Home care

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