TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.47, sa.5, ss.1393-1402, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)
Background/aim: The number of elderly people (>= 65 years old) is increasing both in Turkey and internationally due to improved living conditions and decreased mortality rates. Knowing the characteristics of elderly patients admitted to emergency departments can provide guidance for diagnosis and treatment approaches. In this study, we analyzed the characteristics of very old patients (>= 85 years old) admitted to the emergency department and put together data for use in forward planning in healthcare services.