The use of antibiotics is common in hospice care despite limited evidence that it improves symptoms or quality of life. Patients
receiving antibiotics upon discharge from a hospital may be more likely to continue use following transition to hospice care despite
a shift in the goals of care. We quantified...
Background: Epidemiologic studies of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) depend upon accurate case identification. Our objective was to evaluate the positive predictive value (PPV) of electronic medical record data for identification of SSTIs in a primary care setting. Methods: A validation study was conducted among primary care outpatients in...
Introduction: Policies and practices in schools may create environments that encourage and reinforce healthy behaviors and are thus a means for stemming the rising rates of childhood obesity. We assessed the effect of a 2005 statewide school physical activity and nutrition mandate on policies and practices in middle and high...