Eosinopenia in Patients With Typhoid Fever: A Case-Control Study.

Background and objectives Salmonella typhi is involved in one of the most prevalent infectious diseases of South East Asia, typhoid fever, but diagnostic tests cannot be performed regularly in developing countries. The objective of the study is to determine the association of eosinopenia with culture or serology-proven typhoid fever in patients, to determine the association of leukopenia with culture or serology-proven typhoid fever in patients and to determine independent predictors of eosinopenia. Methods This case-control study, done at Fauji Foundation Hospital, Pakistan, included patients with symptoms suggestive of typhoid fever, culture, or serology positive for typhoid fever and excluded patients who had been previously diagnosed with malaria and dengue hemorrhagic fever.

Patient and caregiver experience with delayed discharge from a hospital setting: A scoping review.

Background: Delayed hospital discharge occurs when patients are medically cleared but remain hospitalized because a suitable care setting is not available. Delayed discharge typically results in reduced levels of treatment, placing patients at risk of functional decline, falls and hospital-related adverse events. Caregivers often take on an active role in hospital to mitigate these risks.

Patient and caregiver experiences on care transitions for adults with a hip fracture: a scoping review.

The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the literature on experiences and perspectives of patients with hip fractures and their caregivers during transitions in care. Seven databases were searched for studies published between 1 January 2000 and 3 July 2018. Grey literature was also searched.