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ArticleInvestigative and clinical urology2017

Prevalence and management status of urologic diseases in geriatric hospitals in South Korea: A field research.

Sang Heon Lee, Jungyo Suh, Hyung Suk Kim, Young Ju Lee, Sang Rim Lee, Khae Hawn Kim, Chang Wook Jeong

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Sang Heon LeeDepartment of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jungyo SuhDepartment of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hyung Suk KimDepartment of Urology, Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center, Goyang, Korea.
Young Ju LeeDepartment of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Sang Rim LeeCommunity Nursing Science, Seoul National University College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea.
Khae Hawn KimDepartment of Urology, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea.
Chang Wook JeongDepartment of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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purposeWe aimed to investigate the current management status of urologic diseases in geriatric hospitals in South Korea. MATERIALS AND

methodsQuestionnaire surveys and in-depth person-to-person interviews were conducted at 13 hospitals within the Seoul and Incheon areas.

resultsThe study was carried out from July to December 2014; 75.6% of patients (1,858/2,458) and 77.5% (779/1,031) of medical personnel responded to our survey. All surveys and interviews were performed by urology specialists, fellows, residents, or nurses. The hospitals included in the study had an average of 215.2 beds (range, 110-367), 189.1 patients (range, 90-345), and 40.2 nurses (range, 10-83). The average number of physicians was 6.2 (range, 3-11), but none of these were certified urologists. Only 4 hospitals provided consultation services for urological disorders. In total, 64% of patients had urological disorders, although only 20.7% of patients were receiving medication. Most patients were being treated using urological interventions; diapers (49.7%), indwelling catheters (19.5%), clean intermittent catheters (12.2%), and external collection urinary drainage (7.9%). However, most interventions were inadequately implemented, and only 17% of the patients had been examined by a certified urologist. Urological complications were found in 20.2% of patients, and secondary complications occurred in 18.8%. Excluding redundant cases, the total prevalence of urological complications was 39.0%.

conclusionsUrologic diseases are poorly managed, and no certified urologists work in geriatric hospitals. Therefore, more designated urologists are needed in geriatric hospitals.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleGeriatricsHospital Bed CapacityHospitals, SpecialHumansIncidenceInterviews as TopicMaleMedical Staff, HospitalMiddle AgedNursing Staff, HospitalPrevalenceReferral and ConsultationHealth services for the agedPatient care managementSurveys and questionnairesUrinary incontinenceUrological diseases

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PMCPMC5240285

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