Publications by authors named "E Hacker"
Article Synopsis
- The study compares Fournier gangrene between female and male patients, using data from the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2020, to identify factors related to mortality in both groups.
- It found that a higher percentage of females (7.1%) died from the condition compared to males (5.7%), and that females experienced longer hospital stays and more severe complications.
- Key factors affecting mortality included the time until initial treatment and race, with diabetes found to lower mortality odds for both genders, highlighting the need for timely intervention in female patients.
Article Synopsis
- A population-based analysis was conducted using National Inpatient Sample data from 2016-2020 to compare risk factors and mortality rates associated with Fournier's gangrene and perineal cellulitis.
- The study identified significant associations between Fournier's gangrene and factors such as Native American race, diabetes, malignancy, and seasonal admissions, while certain racial groups and higher income decreased the likelihood of this condition.
- Increased mortality risks in Fournier's gangrene patients were linked to female gender, Native American ethnicity, and the frequency of medical procedures, highlighting the need for better care access and understanding of the condition for improved patient outcomes.
Older adults with diabetes are at risk for impairments in activities of daily living (ADL) performance. Home health (HH) services help patients regain their ability to perform ADLs following hospitalization, but there may be disparities in ADL improvement. We aimed to identify factors associated with change in ADL performance from the start of HH care to discharge in HH patients with diabetes age ≥65.
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