Impact of prompt influenza antiviral treatment on extended care needs after influenza hospitalization among community-dwelling older adults Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
BACKGROUND: Patients hospitalized with influenza may require extended care on discharge. We aimed to explore predictors for extended care needs and the potential mitigating effect of antiviral treatment among community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 65 years hospitalized with influenza.
METHODS: We used laboratory-confirmed influenza hospitalizations from 3 influenza seasons. Extended care was defined as new placement in a skilled nursing ...