Prevalence of Presenting Diseases for Elderly Patients Admitted to Emergency Department

Prevalence of Presenting Diseases for Elderly Patients Admitted to Emergency Department

The number of elderly patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) is dramatically increasing.

The number of elderly patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) is dramatically increasing. Most emergency physicians have not been trained in specific geriatric approaches, and many report being less comfortable when dealing with older patients. Aim of this study is the investigation the most common conditions affecting older patients in the ED.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elderly patients who visited the Emergency Department

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients below 65 years of age
• Patients with missing data in medical records