Development and validation of prediction models for the discharge destination of elderly patients with aspiration pneumonia.

Yoshito HirotaJung-Ho ShinNoriko SasakiSusumu KunisawaKiyohide Fushimi Yuichi Imanaka

Published in: PloS one (2023)

We developed and validated new prediction models for the discharge of elderly patients with aspiration pneumonia either to home or to a nursing home. Our models and nomograms could facilitate the early implementation of discharge planning.

Keyphrases

healthcare
middle aged
ultrasound guided
primary care
community dwelling
quality improvement
community acquired pneumonia
respiratory failure