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Evaluation of Relative Frequency of Acceptance and Finally Hospitalized Elderly in Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan, Iran



Kashefi P1 ; Darabi H2, 3 ; Mehrabikoshki A2, 3
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  1. 1. Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2014

Abstract

Background: Increase in human aging years due to remarkable and progressive expansion of medical science and technology has got the humanity to special attention and attitude toward the elderly who have a plausible role in this progression. So medical care’s related to elderly is great importance. Surly the process of diagnosis, rehabilitation another effect related to elderly confront its difficulties and demands special care. Due to the most common disease that ensuring hospitalization in elderly, with future educational and treatment plans. The aim of this study was to evaluate causes of the greatest hospitals of Isfahan province, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in Alzahra Hospital at 2011. All elderly patient older than65 who referred to this hospital included in this study. Age, sex, chief complain, admitted service and duration of admission were recorded. Data were analyzed by SPSS 13.5 statistical software. P value less than 0.05 consider as significant level. Findings: The most common chief complain were gastrointestinal disorder and dyspnea respectively. Electric shock, sore throat, anaphylaxis shock and hemoptysis were less common. Conclusion: According to high prevalence of referral elderly patient to this hospital. Increasing of elderly population in future year and shifting the disease to this patient, we concluded that necessary percussion should be considered. © 2014, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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