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Facility‐Level Factors Associated With Aspiration Pneumonia in Japanese Geriatric Health Service Settings: A Nationwide Cross‐Sectional Study

Xin-Ze Wu, T. Okazaki, J. Okochi, Satoru Ebihara

Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 2026

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Abstract

Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults. Facility‐level determinants of AP in long‐term care settings remain poorly understood. In Japan's long‐term care insurance system, geriatric health service facilities differ in their staff composition, care processes, and swallowing support systems, which may influence AP incidence.

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