Investigative and Clinical Urology

The Korean Urological Association (대한비뇨의학회)
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Prevalence and management status of urologic diseases in geriatric hospitals in South Korea: A field research

  • Lee, Sang Heon (Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Suh, Jungyo (Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Hyung Suk (Department of Urology, Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Young Ju (Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Sang Rim (Community Nursing Science, Seoul National University College of Nursing) ;
  • Kim, Khae Hawn (Department of Urology, Gachon University Gil Medical Center) ;
  • Jeong, Chang Wook (Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2016.09.08
  • Accepted : 2016.11.18
  • Published : 2017.01.22
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Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the current management status of urologic diseases in geriatric hospitals in South Korea. Materials and Methods: Questionnaire surveys and in-depth person-to-person interviews were conducted at 13 hospitals within the Seoul and Incheon areas. Results: The 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%. Conclusions: Urologic 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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Supported by : Korean Urological Association

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