Journal article
Effect of a Clinical Pathway to Reduce Hospitalizations in Nursing Home Residents With Pneumonia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
CONTEXT: Nursing home residents with pneumonia are frequently hospitalized. Such transfers may be associated with multiple hazards of hospitalization as well as economic costs.
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether using a clinical pathway for on-site treatment of pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infections in nursing homes could reduce hospital admissions, related complications, and costs.
Authors
Loeb M; Carusone SC; Goeree R; Walter SD; Brazil K; Krueger P; Simor A; Moss L; Marrie T
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 295, No. 21, pp. 2503–2510
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
June 7, 2006
DOI
10.1001/jama.295.21.2503
ISSN
0098-7484