A retrospective study examining the properties and characteristics  of dementia patients in a palliative care center

Metin DİNÇER

Makale detayları

A retrospective study examining the properties and characteristics of dementia patients in a palliative care center

Yazarlar:

Metin DİNÇER

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 3, pp.537-542

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2018

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000750713

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Özet:

 

Background/aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate why dementia patients (DPs) are admitted to a palliative care center (PCC) and  which factors affect the length of stay (LOS) of DPs in the PCC, and to predict the course of the disease.  Materials and methods: The files of DPs were scanned retrospectively in the PCC between 2013 and 2016. Data related to age, sex, LOS,  symptoms, clinical conditions, comorbidities, and prognosis were recorded.  Results: The study included 85 DPs with a mean age of 84.1 ± 6.7 years. LOS was determined as a median of 15.0 days. While LOS  decreased due to age and cancer, it increased due to pressure injury. Although mortality was increased by LOS, it was decreased by  hypertension, mobilization, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Among the DPs who were admitted to the PCC, the death rate  was 54.1% and the discharge rate was 45.9%.  Conclusion: It is concluded that adopting a palliative care approach eases symptom management. While this approach decreases the  burden of symptoms, it at the same time increases the quality of life of DPs and their families.

Makale detayları

A retrospective study examining the properties and characteristics of dementia patients in a palliative care center

Yazarlar: Metin DİNÇER

Yayıncı: TUBITAK

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 3, pp.537-542

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2018

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2000750713

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Metin DİNÇER

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 3, pp.537-542

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2018

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000750713

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144