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

• Conditions: Dementia; Cognitive Impairment; Depression; Urinary Incontinence; Constipation; Falls

• Registration Number: NCT00892086
• Lead Sponsor: Khon Kaen University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2009-05
• Study Start: 2009-05
• Study First Submitted: 2009-05-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-05-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-05-01
• Study First Posted: 2009-05-04
• Last Update Posted: 2009-05-04
• Primary Completion: 2010-01
• Study Completion: 2010-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• all patients who are over than 60 years old who visit internal medicine outpatient clinic

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparing the prevalence of geriatric syndrome between internist and geriatrician	1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Development of a practical form to collect patient's data	1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Srinagarind hospital, Khon Kaen university; 🇹🇭 Muang district, Khon Kaen, Thailand