Association between antibiotic resistance in intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infections and excess resource utilization: Evidence from Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

Background: Intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been associated with substantial health and economic costs. Moreover, southern Europe has historically reported high levels of antimicrobial resistance.

Objectives: We estimated the attributable economic burden of ICU-acquired infections due to resistant bacteria based upon hospital excess length of stay (LOS) in a selected sample of southern European countries.

Poisoning among the elderly.

Objectives: Poisonings continue to be an important public health problem. Herein, we analyzed the epidemiology of poisonings in elderly individuals.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study conducted between 2011 and 2019 in a university hospital.

Poisoning among the elderly.

Objectives: Poisonings continue to be an important public health problem. Herein, we analyzed the epidemiology of poisonings in elderly individuals.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study conducted between 2011 and 2019 in a university hospital.

Caesarean section trends in Catalonia between 2013 and 2017 based on the Robson classification system: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: In Catalonia caesarean rates have always been analysed as a single percentage. The objective is to estimate caesarean section rates using the Robson classification in publicly funded hospitals in Catalonia between 2013 and 2017, considering sociodemographic, institutional and obstetric characteristics.

Materials And Methods: Cross-sectional population-based study in Catalonia including all women delivering within publicly funded hospitals between 2013-2017 (n = 210 020).

Impact of multi-drug resistant bacteria on economic and clinical outcomes of healthcare-associated infections in adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Infections with multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria in hospital settings have substantial implications in terms of clinical and economic outcomes. However, due to clinical and methodological heterogeneity, estimates about the attributable economic and clinical effects of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) due to MDR microorganisms (MDR HAI) remain unclear. The objective was to review and synthesize the evidence on the impact of MDR HAI in adults on hospital costs, length of stay, and mortality at discharge.