Home care in the Federal District : factors associated with the first occurrence of acute lower respiratory infection and death

• Autor(es): Barros, Leny Nunes de ; Oliveira, Maria Regina Fernandes de
• Data: 2019
• Origem: Oasisbr
• Assunto(s): Serviços de assistência domiciliar; Doenças transmissíveis; Serviços de saúde para idosos
• Tipo de Documento: Artigo científico
• Idioma: Inglês

Descrição

INTRODUCTION: We aimed to evaluate the frequency and associated factors of acute respiratory infection and death among home care patients in Sobradinho/DF, Brazil. METHODS: Data were obtained from patients’ medical records. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed. Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were estimated. RESULTS: Factors associated with respiratory infection were ages <40 and >80 years and accommodation. Female sex was a protective factor. Age >30 years and dependency for daily activities were associated with death. CONCLUSIONS: These factors can improve clinical results in this specific home care and open new opportunities and questions for future research.