Analysis of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care facilities in the pre-vaccination period

CONCLUSION: The correct classification of the degree of frailty of institutionalized older people seems to have been relevant for predicting mortality from COVID-19. The extensive assistance by private health plans, contrary to what is supposed, did not result in better health protection. Early geriatric follow-up was beneficial and may be an attractive strategy in the face of health emergencies that affect long-term care facilities to reduce hospital admissions.PMID:38714293 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjid.2024.103748

Source: Braz J Infect Dis - May 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J áder Freitas Maciel Garcia de Carvalho Rodrigo Ribeiro Dos Santos Alcimar Marcelo do Couto Juliana Santos Neves Fl ávia Lanna de Moraes Cristiana Ceotto Deslandes Viviane Rodrigues Jardim Thiara Joanna Pe çanha da Cruz Tavares Raquel Souza Azevedo Ed Source Type: research