Growth of Hospitalizations with Resistant Infections
Author Information
Author(s): Marya D. Zilberberg, Andrew F. Shorr, Marin H. Kollef
Primary Institution: EviMed Research Group, LLC
Hypothesis
What are the trends and regional variations in hospitalizations due to resistant infections in the United States from 2000 to 2005?
Conclusion
There has been a significant increase in hospitalizations due to resistant infections in the United States, with notable regional variations.
Supporting Evidence
- Hospitalizations with resistant infections nearly doubled from 499,702 to 947,393 between 2000 and 2005.
- The Northeast had the highest relative incidence of resistant infections during the study period.
- Regional variations in hospitalizations may help identify modifiable risk factors for these infections.
Takeaway
More and more people are getting sick from infections that don't respond to regular medicine, and this is happening differently in different parts of the country.
Methodology
The study analyzed hospitalizations for resistant infections using National Inpatient Sample data from 2000 to 2005, focusing on regional patterns.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on administrative data rather than clinical verification.
Limitations
The study relied on administrative coding for case ascertainment, which may not accurately reflect diagnostic accuracy.
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