ANALYSIS OF GERIATRIC POPULATION VISITING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Authors

  • JAHNU BHOJ NAGAL Department of Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3302-5397
  • BHUVNESHWARI JAITAWAT Department of Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
  • TEJPAL YADAV Department of Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
  • KAVITA JAIN Department of Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ijcpr.2025v17i4.7048

Keywords:

Emergency department (ED), International classification of disease tenth revision ICD-10, Geriatric population

Abstract

As the global increase in life expectancy, the proportion of elderly individuals in the general population is rising. Geriatric patients constitute a significant proportion of emergency department (ED) visits. The geriatric population is increasingly utilizing ED services due to age-related co morbidities and acute medical conditions. Tailored protocols and specialized care are essential to address their complex health needs. This study aims to determine the prevalence and spectrum of diseases among the geriatric population visiting ED. A prospective study was conducted over one year at tertiary level centre, analyzing the diagnostic distribution based on the international classification of disease Tenth Revision (ICD-10 classifications) in geriatric patients aged 60 y and above.

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Published

15-07-2025

How to Cite

NAGAL, JAHNU BHOJ, et al. “ANALYSIS OF GERIATRIC POPULATION VISITING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY”. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, vol. 17, no. 4, July 2025, pp. 129-30, doi:10.22159/ijcpr.2025v17i4.7048.

Issue

Vol 17, Issue 4 (Jul-Aug), 2025

Section

Short Communication(s)

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