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Hospital Resource Utilisation by Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

H McCarthy¹, S O'Donnell², R W Costello¹

¹Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, RCSI Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Irish Medical Journal

|November 24, 2017

Summary

Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Ireland incurs substantial hospital costs, averaging €14,802.17 per patient. Efficient resource utilization through improved discharge planning and reduced transfers can enhance patient care and lower expenses.

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Published on: December 12, 2025

Area of Science:

Medical research
Health economics
Pulmonology

Background:

Limited data exists on resource utilization for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Ireland.
CAP is a significant cause of hospital admissions.

Purpose of the Study:

To retrospectively analyze resource utilization and associated costs for CAP patients in an Irish hospital.
To identify areas for improved efficiency in patient care and resource management.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 50 randomly selected CAP patients admitted to Beaumont Hospital.
Data collected included length of stay, diagnostic tests, bed occupancy, and therapies received.

Main Results:

The mean length of stay for CAP patients was 12 days (+/- 16 days).
All patients underwent chest x-ray and C-reactive protein testing, and occupied public beds.
Average cost per CAP patient was estimated at €14,802.17, with common treatments including IV amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and oral clarithromycin.

Conclusions:

Hospital admissions for CAP represent a substantial economic burden.
Strategies such as enhanced discharge planning and minimizing in-hospital transfers can optimize resource use and patient outcomes.