Association between Socio-demographic and Clinical Factors and Health Outcomes among COVID-19 Patients in a Community Hospital in Alabama
Abstract:Background: COVID-19 pandemic put an unprecedented burden on the hospital system in the USA, however, limited data is available from southern states. Objective: The current study was conducted to evaluate the health outcomes and inpatient costs of COVID-19 patients in a community hospital in central Alabama. Methods: The demographic and clinical data were obtained for patients admitted from March 2020 to March 2022, with a primary diagnosis of COVID-19. Mortality rate, Length of Stay (LOS) at the hospital, tot… Show more
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