Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Incidence, Risks, And Types Of Infections In Pediatric Long-Term Care Facilities, Lisa Saiman, Philip Maykowski, Meghan Murray, Bevin Cohen, Natalie Neu, Gordon R. Hutcheon, Elaine Larson
Incidence, Risks, And Types Of Infections In Pediatric Long-Term Care Facilities, Lisa Saiman, Philip Maykowski, Meghan Murray, Bevin Cohen, Natalie Neu, Gordon R. Hutcheon, Elaine Larson
NYMC Faculty Publications
Importance: The population of infants, children, and adolescents cared for at pediatric long-term care facilities is increasing in complexity and size and thus consumes substantial health care resources. Infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in this population, but few recent data describe their incidence and effects.
Objectives: To describe the types of infections diagnosed in residents of pediatric long-term care facilities, calculate infection rates, and identify risk factors for respiratory tract infections (RTIs).
Design, Setting, and Participants: This prospective cohort study, which was part of a larger trial called Keep It Clean for Kids, was conducted from …