Hospitalización en pacientes centenarios en Galicia en el periodo 2004-2013
- Eva Romay Lema
- Juan Carlos Piñeiro-Fernández
- Pablo Ventura Valcárcel
- Iria Íñiguez Vázquez
- Raquel Gómez-Méndez
- Ramón Rabuñal Rey
- Rafael Monte Secades
ISSN: 0304-4866, 1989-3922
Year of publication: 2017
Volume: 78
Issue: 1
Pages: 7-10
Type: Article
More publications in: Galicia Clínica
Abstract
Objective: To describe the clinical profile of centenarians admitted to galician hospitals. Method: Review of Discharge Register of the National Health System in the period 2004-2013. Results: The sampled included 1,373 admissions, with mean age of 101.2 ± 1.4. 73.7% were women. The number of admissions per year increased over time (0.31 % in 2004 versus 0.69% in 2013). Ourense and Lugo were the provinces with more admissions in proportion to the reference population. Internal Medicine Services attended more than half of patients. Centenarians were admitted through the emergency department, and the reason for admission was medical in 84.7%, being the most frequent DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) respiratory infections. There was a higher incidence of respiratory diseases in males, while women had a higher incidence of hip fractures. The mean length of stay was 8.6 ± 7 days, with a mortality of almost 30%. The readmission rate was 7.8%. Conclusions: There is a progressive increase in the number of centenarians admissions in the lasts years, mainly due to medical conditions. They have a high mortality and are frequently readmitted.