Time to recovery from severe community-acquired pneumonia and its determinants among older adults admitted to North Wollo hospitals: A multi-centred cohort study

Severe community-acquired pneumonia presents a looming threat to older adults globally, often resulting in alarming mortality rates. Despite advancements in treatment, challenges persist, exacerbated by factors like increasing comorbidity. As age rises, so does the risk of mortality and prolonged recovery periods. Particularly in low-income countries such as Ethiopia, the burden of severe community-acquired pneumonia is staggering. Yet, research on the estimated time to recovery and its determinants among older adults in this region remains insufficient, demanding urgent attention. Hence, in this study we endeavour to uncover insights into the recovery time and contributing factors among older adults.