Determinants of sepsis knowledge: a representative survey of the elderly population in Germany

Determinants of sepsis knowledge: a representative survey of the elderly population in Germany

Abstract Background Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency requiring early diagnosis and urgent treatment. Knowledge is crucial, especially in major risk groups such as the elderly. We therefore assessed sophisticated knowledge about sepsis in the German elderly population. Methods A telepho...

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Main Authors: Sarah Eitze, Carolin Fleischmann-Struzek, Cornelia Betsch, Konrad Reinhart, the vaccination60+ study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Sepsis
Knowledge
Elderly
Healthcare education
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2208-5

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