Ambulatory independence is associated with higher incidence of latent tuberculosis infection in long-term care facilities in Taiwan

Lin, Shang-YiShang-YiLinJUNG-YIEN CHIENChiang, Hsiu-TzyHsiu-TzyChiangLu, Min-ChiMin-ChiLuKo, Wen-ChienWen-ChienKoChen, Yen-HsuYen-HsuChenPO-REN HSUEH2022-09-232022-09-232021-041684-1182https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/622446Tuberculosis (TB) in the elderly population remains a major challenge in areas with intermediate disease burden like Taiwan. Despite the increasing burden and high risks of TB in the elderly population, particularly those living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), diagnostic testing for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has not been carefully evaluated in this group. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of LTBI in older adults living in LTCFs.enActivity of daily living; Ambulation; Latent tuberculosis; Long-term care facility; Nursing homes; TuberculosisAmbulatory independence is associated with higher incidence of latent tuberculosis infection in long-term care facilities in Taiwanjournal article10.1016/j.jmii.2019.07.008316240172-s2.0-85073505447WOS:000643001600022https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/479694