Profile of 10,935 elderly patients attending the geriatrics department of a medical college: A retrospective study from South India.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1891_22 and PMC identifier 10131949.
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Abstract
Globally, the elderly population is growing at a rate of 2.6% per year. Understanding the health profile and healthcare needs of the elderly is important. The elderly is the most vulnerable and high-risk groups in terms of health status. Their healthcare-seeking behaviour is crucial in any society. There is a need to generate awareness among the public, politicians, and policymakers regarding multiple issues related to the ageing population in the country. To know the health profile and health-related problems of geriatric patients visiting the department of geriatrics at a medical college. A five-year retrospective analysis of medical records of patients visiting the department of geriatrics from 4 September 2016 to 4 September 2021 was done using Microsoft Excel software and IBM SPSS Statistics. All records in that duration were reviewed and included. Descriptive statistics of medical and dental problems of geriatric patients were recorded. The association of medical and dental problems with gender was assessed. A majority of geriatricians are unaware of oral health problems. Medical-dental collaboration is inadequate and should be improved in geriatrics.