scholarly journals Description of the Admissions of Elderly Psychiatric Patients in an Acute Unit

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
P. Rico-Villademoros ◽  
R. Touzon ◽  
E. Garnica
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Past ◽  
Stay Time ◽  
General Average ◽  
Acute Psychiatric Care ◽  
First Admission

Aims:To describe the characteristics of the admission of those older than 70 in the past year, in an acute psychiatric care unit.Method:Medical records of all over 70 patients admitted in our unit during 2007 are reviewed to find out their diagnosis, how many are first admissions and their average stay time, and this is compared to general average stay time for this unit.Results:About 10% of patients admitted to this unit is more than 70. the most frequent diagnosis is depression, followed by bipolar disorder, dementia, psychosis and other diagnoses. Nearly half of all these patients are in their first admission. the average stay of these patients is twice that of the total patients admitted to this unit.Conclusion:Despite the fact that in some places the number of admissions of elderly patients is not considered enough to justify the creation of specific units, objectively their admissions are frequent and their average stay time is much higher than usual. This is probably both the difficulty of drug treatment and social problems that sometimes hampers their discharging. as the elderly population is increasing, we believe that treating these people in specific units should be reconsidered.

scholarly journals A Theoretical Framework on the Determinants of Food Purchasing Behavior of the Elderly: A Bibliometric Review with Scientific Mapping in Web of Science

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 688
Author(s):  
Khaled Alhammadi ◽  
Luna Santos-Roldán ◽  
Luis Javier Cabeza-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Food Purchasing ◽  
The Past ◽  
Bibliometric Review ◽  
Food Market ◽  
The Common ◽  
Elderly Consumers

The past few years have seen significant demographic changes in most regions, including an increased elderly population. Subsequently, elderly citizens comprise an important market segment of consumers, with the food industry one of the most affected areas in this context. However, food market managers previously believed that elderly consumers’ needs were stereotyped in nature. The lack of focus on this sector, therefore, left elderly consumers as an untapped market, without realizing the financial independence of this segment regarding their nutrition. This research will attempt to provide the key determinant factors on elderly consumers’ behavior related to food. For that purpose, a complete literature review of more than 123 papers regarding these concepts has been carried out. Once analyzed, we highlight the common insights to give clear guidance for supermarket managers and food manufacturers to have a better knowledge of the reasons behind elderly people’s food acquisitions.

scholarly journals Characteristics of geriatric neurology patients treated at the central hospital of Sanglah Denpasar in 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Stephanie Elizabeth Gunawan ◽  
Anak Agung Ayu Putri Laksmidewi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an elderly person is someone who has entered the age of 60 years and above whose percentage tends to increase along with decreasing morbidity of the elderly. Geriatric Neurology itself is the study of a group of neurological diseases in the elderly. Based on 2012 data, the proportion of elderly population in Indonesia is 7.59%. This is accompanied by an increase in the dependency ratio of the productive age population to the non-productive age population. The results of the 2013 Basic Health Research showed an increase in the prevalence of neurological disease in the elderly which was the main cause of death in 15 regencies in 2011. It is to find out the 5 most neurological diseases in the elderly, clinical characteristics and outcomes of geriatric neurology patients treated at the Central Hospital of Sanglah.Methods: It is a retrospective study using no control by looking at medical records in geriatric neurology patients aged 60 years and over who visited the Central Hospital of Sanglah in the March to May 2019 period.Results: A total of 200 patients consisted of 111 men (55.5%) and 89 women (44.5%) who were divided into 5 most geriatric neurology diseases which included 1. ischemic stroke, 2. bleeding stroke, 3. brain tumor, 4. injury head, and 5. epilepsy. The number of deaths was 16, of which 7 cases were caused by sepsis and pneumonia.Conclusions: Stroke, tumors, head injuries and epilepsy are the dominant neurological diseases found. The focus of care and supervision of elderly neurology patients is expected to be further enhanced to prevent side effects that will extend the patient’s treatment period in the hospital which will automatically increase the burden on the hospital itself.

Arterial compliance in older people

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
C. Rajkumar ◽  
S. Bonapace ◽  
C. J. Bulpitt
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Arterial Compliance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Arterial System ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
The Past ◽  
Life Expectancy At Birth ◽  
The Uk

IntroductionLongevity has lengthened in recent times. This has resulted in an increase in the elderly population, with life expectancy at birth in men in the UK being approximately 72.5 years and women, 78.5 years. Despite the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases decreasing in the past 40 years, these still continue to be the largest cause of mortality in the elderly. Cardiovascular mortality and morbidity are lower in women. However, this is not true in the later years of life. After the age of 80, the risk of cardiovascular problems increases to that of men. The cardiovascular changes occurring with aging consists of changes in the heart and arterial system.

Prevalence of serum anti-neuronal autoantibodies in patients admitted to acute psychiatric care

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (16) ◽  
pp. 3303-3313 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Schou ◽  
S. G. Sæther ◽  
K. Borowski ◽  
B. Teegen ◽  
D. Kondziella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Autoimmune Encephalitis ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Acid Decarboxylase ◽  
Neuronal Autoantibodies ◽  
Acute Psychiatric Care ◽  
Receptor Antibodies ◽  
Gad65 Antibodies

BackgroundAutoimmune encephalitis associated with anti-neuronal antibodies may be challenging to distinguish from primary psychiatric disorders. The significance of anti-neuronal antibodies in psychiatric patients without clear evidence of autoimmune encephalitis is unknown. We investigated the serum prevalence of six anti-neuronal autoantibodies in a cohort of unselected patients admitted to acute psychiatric care.MethodSerum was drawn from 925 patients admitted to acute psychiatric in-patient care. Psychiatric diagnoses were set according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 criteria. Antibody analysis was performed with an indirect immunofluorescence test for N-methyl d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antibodies and five other anti-neuronal autoantibodies of the immunoglobulin (Ig) classes IgA, IgG and IgM isotype.ResultsAnti-neuronal autoantibodies were found in 11.6% of patients: NMDAR antibodies in 7.6%, contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) antibodies in 2.5%, glutamic acid decarboxylase-65 (GAD65) antibodies in 1.9%, and α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor antibodies in 0.1%. Leucine-rich glioma-inactivated protein-1 (LGI1) and γ-aminobutyric acid B (GABAB) receptor antibodies were not detected. NMDAR antibodies of class IgG were present in five patients only (0.5%). NMDAR antibodies of all Ig classes were equally prevalent in patients with and without psychosis. There were no significant differences in antibody prevalence in the different diagnostic categories, except for a higher odds ratio of being NMDAR antibody positive for patients without a specific psychiatric diagnosis.ConclusionsNMDAR IgG autoantibodies, which are known to be strongly associated with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, were rarely found. CASPR2 and GAD65 antibodies were more frequently encountered in the present study than previously reported. Further research on the clinical significance of anti-neuronal autoantibodies in patients with acute psychiatric symptoms is needed.

Description of the Elderly Psychiatric Admissions in Recent Years

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
P. Rico-Villademoros ◽  
R. Touzon ◽  
E. Garnica
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Average Length ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Psychiatric Unit ◽  
Average Length Of Stay ◽  
Psychiatric Admissions ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Stay Time ◽  
Acute Patients

Aims:To analyze the characteristics of the admissions of elderly patients in an acute psychiatric unit in recent years, to see if there have been any changes in the number, the average stay or in their referral from the hospital.Method:Details of all admissions in a psychiatric unit for acute patients aged over 65 since 1999 are collected by means of a computer system. the number of admissions, the average length of stay and where they go when discharged are taken into account.Results:In recent years the number of patients over 65 entering our unit has remained relatively stable. the average stay time remains high over all the studied years. It is proved that a large number of patients need to be moved to residences or other assistive devices when discharged.Conclusions:Despite the increase in elderly population, the number of patients over 65 who enter this unit has not significantly increased. their average stay remains always high over the years. It is striking the number of patients who can no longer go home when discharged, once they have been admitted.

Description of the Elderly Psychiatric Admissions in Recent Years

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
P. Rico-Villademoros ◽  
R. Touzon ◽  
E. Garnica
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Average Length ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Psychiatric Unit ◽  
Average Length Of Stay ◽  
Psychiatric Admissions ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Stay Time ◽  
Acute Patients

Aims:To analyze the characteristics of the admissions of elderly patients in an acute psychiatric unit in recent years, to see if there have been any changes in the number, the average stay or in their referral from the hospital.Method:Details of all admissions in a psychiatric unit for acute patients aged over 65 since 1999 are collected by means of a computer system. The number of admissions, the average length of stay and where they go when discharged are taken into account.Results:In recent years the number of patients over 65 entering our unit has remained relatively stable. The average stay time remains high over all the studied years. It is proved that a large number of patients need to be moved to residences or other assistive devices when discharged.Conclusions:Despite the increase in elderly population, the number of patients over 65 who enter this unit has not significantly increased. Their average stay remains always high over the years. It is striking the number of patients who can no longer go home when discharged, once they have been admitted.

Drug use in an Ambulatory Elderly Population: A Five-Year Update

1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 530-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
William E. Hale ◽  
Franklin E. May ◽  
Ronald G. Marks ◽  
Ronald B. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
General Philosophy ◽  
Drug Usage ◽  
The Past ◽  
Nonprescription Drug

Drug usage was studied in an ambulatory elderly population in Dunedin, Florida. Prescription and nonprescription drug use in these 2834 participants was compared with use during a period five years earlier. The average number of medications increased from 3.2 in 1978–80 to 3.7 in 1983–85. The most commonly prescribed medications in this population were hydrochlorothiazide-triamterene (13.5 percent), digoxin (9.6 percent), and hydrochlorothiazide (8.4 percent). There was a large increase in the use of nutritional supplements in the past five years, with 18.0 percent of these subjects reporting the use of vitamin E and 15.7 percent taking vitamin C. The general philosophy in geriatrics is to use the fewest drugs possible; however, it appears that the elderly are, in fact, receiving an increasing number of medications.

Grandma as Revolutionary: Elderly Women and Some Modern Patterns of Social Change

1983 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Roebuck
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
The Past ◽  
Female Aging ◽  
Personal Changes

Despite the disadvantages they face, women in western nations have coped very successfully with the problems of aging during the past century and, with limited material resources, have responded positively to great social and personal changes. Although women make up the majority of the elderly population, these achievements have received little attention. As we face the continued aging of the population and its attendant massive social changes in a setting of increasingly scarce resources, it is essential that all aspects of female aging be studied more closely. They may well provide us with the insights necessary to clarify our vision of the past and future and provide us with appropriate models for survival in a less-than-ideal world.

scholarly journals Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Elderly: An Experience at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tika Ram Bhandari ◽  
Sudha Shahi ◽  
Rajeev Bhandari ◽  
Rajesh Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Young Group ◽  
Perioperative Outcomes ◽  
Care Hospital

Background. The incidence of gallstone increases with increasing age. No studies have been reported in the elderly population with laparoscopic cholecystectomy from developing nations. The aim of this study was to compare perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy between the elderly (≥60 years old) and the young (<60 years old).Methods. From July 2015 to June 2016, a retrospective review of medical records of 78 elderly patients (≥60 years old) and 164 young patients (<60 years old) who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy was done. The patients’ demographics and perioperative outcomes were analyzed.Results. Median ages were 65 years (range: 60–80) and 45 years (range: 21–59) for the elderly group and the young group. The majority of patients were female (62.8 and 72%). There were no significant differences in the conversion rate (9 and 7.9%,P=0.78), postoperative complications (17.9 and 14.6%,P=0.50), and length of stay in the hospital (4 days for both groups,P=0.35) between the two groups. There was no mortality in either of the groups.Conclusion. Our results of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly patients are comparable with those in young patients. Therefore, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe even in the elderly population.

Intentional poisoning among elderly people—residents of a large urban agglomeration in Poland

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. 1328-1336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Piekarska-Wijatkowska ◽  
Katarzyna Kobza-Sindlewska ◽  
Anna Rogaczewska ◽  
Radosław Zajdel ◽  
Anna Krakowiak
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Toxic Agent ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Significant Health

Poisoning is considered a significant health problem among elderly people in Poland. This report refers to patients treated for poisonings at the Toxicology Unit, Lodz, Poland, during the period 2008–2012. The data to be analyzed were obtained from medical records of elderly people. A group of 1167 patients aged 60+ was selected. The number of intentional poisonings in the group of patients was 417, which accounted for 35.7% of all poisonings among the elderly people. Patients attempting intentional poisonings included 301 (72.2%) women and 116 (27.8%) men. The most common cause of intentional poisonings were drugs—96.6% ( n = 403). Benzodiazepines (46.9%) dominated among the intentional poisoning by drugs. During the analyzed 5 years, 80.3% ( n = 335) were suicidal poisonings and 19.7% ( n = 82) were demonstrative poisonings. Cardiovascular disease, which was diagnosed among 53.5% of the patients, was the most common physical illness. In conclusion, drugs are the most frequent type of the toxic agent responsible for poisoning cases among the elderly people. In this situation, the role of family doctors is very important: they should prescribe medicines in amounts not greater than absolutely necessary and maybe more often recommend psychiatric care for the elderly patients.

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