Urinary tract infections and antimicrobial use among Finnish home care clients, April-September 2014
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- 作者：Triin Pä ; rn ; MSca ; b ; parntriin@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Matti Mä ; kelä ; MDc ; Outi Lyytikä ; inen ; MD ; PhDa
- 关键词：Resident assessment instrument
- 刊名：American Journal of Infection Control
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：1 November 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：44
- 期：11
- 页码：1390-1392
- 全文大小：171 K
文摘
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UTI prevalence and antimicrobial use among Finnish HC clients is lower compared to Finnish long-term care residents (8% vs. 16%, respectively).
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Antimicrobials are mostly prescribed for UTI prophylaxis.
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After validating RAI-MDS data, the tool has a potential to act as a surveillance system and to improve the quality of care.