Prevalence and Recognition of Geriatric Syndrome in Outpatient Clinic at Srinagarind Hospital

N/AUnknownNCT00892086

Khon Kaen University50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to collect the prevalence of geriatric syndrome, which is recognized by an internist, and to compare the data based on the comprehensive geriatric assessment by a geriatrician. The secondary outcome is to develop a practical collected form for the internist.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Dementia Cognitive Impairment Depression Urinary Incontinence Constipation Falls

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * all patients who are over than 60 years old who visit internal medicine outpatient clinic

Locations (1)

Srinagarind hospital, Khon Kaen university

Muang District, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Comparing the prevalence of geriatric syndrome between internist and geriatrician

Time frame: 1 year

Secondary Outcomes

Development of a practical form to collect patient's data

Time frame: 1 year

Central Contacts

Panita Limpawattana, Dr

CONTACT

66-43363664 panitalim@yahoo.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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