The Unseen Face of Geriatric Emergencies: Determining the Educational Needs of Geriatric Emergencies with Retrospective Diagnostic Analysis on a Hospital Dataset
Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi, cilt.9, ss.59-70, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Dergi Adı: Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.59-70
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: The aim of this study was to retrospectively examine the presenting diagnoses of individuals over the age of 65 who
presented to the emergency department and to determine the healthcare and educational needs of this age group.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted by retrospectively reviewing the health records of individuals over the age
of 65 who presented to the emergency department of a university hospital between 2015 and 2025. Diagnosis, age, gender, and
consultation data were evaluated.
Results: The leading reasons for presentation were trauma (20.3%), cardiovascular diseases (7.5%), and gastrointestinal complaints
(6.1%). Cardiology (13.8%), radiology (9.7%), and chest diseases (9.0%) were the most frequently consulted departments.
Conclusion: The obtained data indicate that geriatric individuals primarily present to emergency departments due to traumatic,
cardiovascular, and metabolic problems. Therefore, it is recommended to increase training for older individuals and develop
multidisciplinary care approaches.