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Published on: February 8, 2019
[Aspects of morbidity in institutionalized adults]
1Universităţii de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr. T. Popa Iaşi.
Summary
This study assessed the health of 74 institutionalized adults, finding that most elderly residents have disabilities and stay long-term. Rural women utilize services more but have fewer respiratory issues than men.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Public Health
Background:
- Increased lifespan leads to higher comorbidity rates in the elderly.
- Early comorbidity assessment is crucial for effective medical management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the health status of institutionalized adults, focusing on comorbidities.
- To analyze health differences between genders and urban/rural residents in long-term care.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 74 institutionalized adults in Suceava County.
- Utilized ICD-10-AM for comorbidity assessment.
- Analyzed health status, disability, and length of stay.
Main Results:
- Majority of residents are elderly (75%) and female (52.7%).
- Most institutionalized elderly are from rural areas and have disabilities (43.24%).
- Respiratory disease is more prevalent in men (p=0.0049); no significant gender differences in overall comorbidity levels.
Conclusions:
- Special elderly services primarily serve rural women who institutionalize longer than urban women.
- Men show higher rates of respiratory disease compared to women.
- No significant gender disparity in the overall prevalence of comorbidities was observed.
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