Correlation with Social and Medical Factors

2016 ◽  
pp. 679-696
Keyword(s):  
Medical Factors

90 Socio-Demographic and Medical Factors in A Multi-Ethnic Cohort of COVID Deaths

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i12-i42
Author(s):  
M Patel ◽  
U Umasankar ◽  
B McCall
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Uneventful Recovery ◽  
Asian Ethnicity ◽  
Black African ◽  
Medical Factors ◽  
Multivariable Analyses ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Wards

Abstract Introduction Whilst most patients during the COVID pandemic made an uneventful recovery,there was a significant minority in whom the disease was severe and unfortunately fatal. This survey aims to examine and evaluate risk factors for those patients who died of COVID and to identify any markers for improvement in the management of such patients during future COVID surges. Methods Medical records of all patients who died within a multi-ethnic, inner city acute district general hospital over a 6-week period in 2020 were examined. Data collected included demographic details, medical comorbidities, and type of ward where they received care. Multivariable analysis using stepwise backward logistic regression was conducted to examine independent risk factors for these patients. Results Of 275 deaths,204 were related to COVID. Compared to non-COVID deaths(n = 71), there were no age differences. There were significantly more deaths in males (58%vs39%,P < 0.001)) and in Black African and South Asian groups. 18% of COVID deaths were those who were not frail (Frailty Rockwood Scale 1–3) whereas there were no non-COVID deaths in this group(P < 0.001). 69% of COVID deaths occurred in general medical wards whereas 19% in critical care units (90% and 7% for non-COVID deaths,p < 0.001). COVID patients died more quickly compared to non-COVID patients (length of stay mean, 11vs21,p < 0.001). Medical factors prevalent in >20% of COVID deaths included Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease,and Dementia. Multivariable analyses showed males (OR 1.9), age > 70(OR 2.0), frailty (OR 2.3) were independent risk factors for COVID deaths. Discussion Compared to non-COVID deaths,COVID deaths were more common in previously well individuals,males,Black African and South Asian ethnicity, but multivariable analyses showed males, age > 70 and frailty were independent risk factors for COVID deaths. This survey indicates that greater psychological support may be required for healthcare workers on general medical wards who looked after greater proportion of COVID deaths.

Films with Medical Factors of Obsolescence

1952 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 356-357
Author(s):  
&NA;
Keyword(s):  
Medical Factors

scholarly journals 169 Risk of road traffic crash, medical factors and behavioural adaptations in elderly drivers

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A62.2-A62
Author(s):  
Audrey Luxcey ◽  
Emmanuel Lagarde ◽  
Sylviane Lafont ◽  
Marie Zins ◽  
Benjamin Contrand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Crash ◽  
Traffic Crash ◽  
Medical Factors ◽  
Elderly Drivers ◽  
Behavioural Adaptations

An exploratory study of environmental and medical factors potentially related to childhood cancer

1991 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Schwartzbaum ◽  
Stephen L. George ◽  
Charles B. Pratt ◽  
Bertha Davis
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Medical Factors

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Deterioration from Cognitive Decline of Normal Aging to Dementia among Nursing Home Residents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audai A. Hayajneh ◽  
Mohammad Rababa ◽  
Alia A. Alghwiri ◽  
Dina Masha'al
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Medical Factors ◽  
Moderate Cognitive Impairment

Abstract Background: A dearth of differential research exists regarding the determinants of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and moderate cognitive impairment or dementia among nursing home residents. This study aimed to identify and examine the association between medical factors (number of comorbidities, hospitalization, disability, depression, frailty and quality of life) and moderate cognitive impairment or dementia in nursing homes residents.Methods: A cross-sectional design was used in this study. Convenience sampling of 182 participants was conducted in nursing homes located in the central part of Jordan. Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) was used to screen both MCI and moderate cognitive impairment or dementia. Bivariate analysis, including t-test and ANOVA test, and logistic and linear regression models were used to examine and identify the medical factors associated with moderate cognitive impairment or dementia compared to mild cognitive impairment.Results: Most nursing home residents had MCI (87.4%) compared to a few with moderate cognitive impairment or dementia. Age (t = -2.773), number of comorbidities (t = -4.045), depression (t = -4.809), frailty (t = -4.038), and quality of life physical (t = 3.282) and mental component summaries (t = 2.469) were significantly different between the stages of cognitive impairment. Marital status (t = -4.050, p < 0.001), higher-income (t = 3.755, p < 0.001), recent hospitalization (t = 2.622,p = 0.01), depression (t = -2.737, p = 0.007), and frailty (t = 2.852, p = 0.005) were significantly associated with mental ability scores among nursing home residents.Conclusion: The coexistence of comorbidities and depression among nursing home residents with MCI necessitates prompt management by healthcare providers to combat depressive symptoms in order to delay the dementia trajectory among at-risk residents.Trail registration number: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04589637

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