Epidemiología infecciosa en centros gerontológicos |
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Authors: | Idoia Beobide Telleria Javier Alaba TruebaM Isabel Genua Goena Enrique Arriola MancholaIzaskun Iturrioz Arrechea Marta Álvarez De Arcaya VitoriaBlanca Miró Isasi |
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Institution: | a Fundación Matia, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, España b Gerozerlan, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, España |
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Abstract: | IntroductionInfection processes in gerontology centres (GC) are one of the main causes of mortality and aggravation of concomitant chronic diseases. An epidemiological surveillance system was set up to find out their magnitude and distribution.Material and methodsA prevalence study was conducted during the years 2006-2009 in 4 GCs of the Matia Foundation. Prevalence was measured by making an annual cut-off, recording: infection type, demographic data, risk factors and antibiotic use. The incidence was measured for two years in one GC as a pilot centre, recording: infection type and antibiotic use.ResultsThe prevalence in the GCs varied between 4.8% and 6.44%. The infection incidence density in the pilot study was between 3.45-5.77 infections per 1,000 resident days. The most common infection location and in this order were, respiratory, urinary and cutaneous. The incidence of respiratory infection is more statistically significant in the presence of dysphagia, malnutrition and COPD. However, no significant relationship was seen in the incidence of urinary infection with the different risk factors analysed.ConclusionsThe frequency and repercussions of nosocomial infections in GCs demonstrate the need for intervention plans and the development of adequate prevention measures. |
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Keywords: | Infecció n Nosocomial Centro gerontoló gico Epidemiologí a |
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