Factors associated with inadequate Hospitalizations of older adults in the Emergency Department of the Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati Martins 2017

Introduction:Inadequate hospitalizations (IH) alter hospital management and much more when they are carried out in the elderly population; therefore, identifying factors is relevant at national local levels. Objective: To determine associated with IH older adults Emergency Service (ES) of Edgardo Rebagliati Martins National Hospital (HNERM) during 2017. Methods: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. A sample 414 patients randomly selected from 18 250 admitted study period was selected. Collection forms were used, medical records reviewed. With help SPSS 25 program, Chi-square test performed, simple Prevalence Ratio (PR) adjusted (Rpa) calculated. The level signicance 5%. Results: frequency 11,8%. epidemiological ages 75 to 84 years RPa=5,80 (2,20-15,27) 85 RPa=8,22 (2,76-24,44), female sex RPa=2,20 (1,11-3,10), occupation as a housewife RPa=3,39 (1,13-10,17) accompaniment spouse RPa= 9,16 (2,59-32,38), child 3,72 (1,14-12,14), parents 8,50 (1,88-38,44) siblings RPa=22,42 (5,78-86,97). organizational internist treating physician RPa=2,90 (1,38-6,07) admisiion morning shift RPa=4,84 (1,67-14,06). Conclusions: There SE HNERM.