Decreasing influenza impact in lodges: 1997-2000 Calgary Regional Health Authority.
Can J Public Health
; 92(4): 291-4, 2001.
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ABSTRACT
Influenza causes high morbidity and hospitalization rates in residents of seniors lodges, I causing increased pressure on emergency departments and hospital beds every winter. This quasi-experimental study assessed the prevention of influenza outbreaks and their consequences in Calgary lodges. A multidisciplinary team worked to improve communication between health professionals, increase resident and staff immunization coverage, obtain weights and creatinines prior to influenza season, and facilitate amantadine prophylaxis during influenza A outbreaks. We had an increase in standing orders for amantadine and up to 56% of residents from one lodge had documented creatinine levels. Amantadine was administered to residents within two days of outbreak notification. Influenza morbidity in lodge outbreaks decreased from a rate of 37% to 9% over the three years and hospitalization rates decreased from 9% to 1%. We recommend that other regions consider a similar approach to decreasing influenza morbidity and hospitalization in lodge residents.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Premedicación
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Amantadina
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Infección Hospitalaria
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Viviendas para Ancianos
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Gripe Humana
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Public Health
Año:
2001
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Article