Comorbidities, drug-resistance and length of hospital stay among tuberculosis inpatients in Northeastern China: a retrospective observational study from 2013 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health issue. Drug-resistant TB and comorbidities exacerbate its burden, influencing treatment outcomes and healthcare utilization. Despite the growing prevalence of TB comorbidities, research often focuses on single comorbidities rather than comorbidity patterns. This study aims to evaluate comorbidity patterns among TB inpatients in Northeastern China from 2013 to 2021 and investigate the association between comorbidities and drug-resistance with length of hospital stay (LOS). Our findings could enhance the understanding of TB comorbidity interactions and provide evidence for targeted morbidity management strategies.

Methods

Network analysis was used to evaluate comorbidity patterns, estimating centrality indices to

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11682619 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature