Association Between S-CARES Scores and Hospitalisation Due to Respiratory Infections in People With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

A retrospective cohort study published in JARID examined whether S-CARES scores could predict hospitalization from respiratory infections among individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). The findings suggest an association between S-CARES assessment scores and respiratory infection-related hospital admissions in this population. Physical therapists working with individuals with PIMD may find this tool relevant for identifying patients at elevated risk of respiratory complications.

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