Prevalence of Geriatric Syndromes and Satisfaction of Service in Older People Receiving Annual Health Screening at the Check-up Clinic, Siriraj Hospital:

Harisd    Phannarus; Supakorn   Chansaengpetch; Tirathat   Virojskulchai; Napaporn   Pengsorn; Pensri    Chaopanitwet; Usa   Vannachavee; Jirawit   Wong-ekkabut; Ananya   Treewisoot; Sunun    Thanasamut; Angkana  Jongsawadipatana; Weerasak Muangpaisan

doi:10.33192/smj.v77i1.271734

Authors

Harisd Phannarus Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Supakorn Chansaengpetch Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Tirathat Virojskulchai Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Napaporn Pengsorn Department of Nursing, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Pensri Chaopanitwet Department of Nursing, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Usa Vannachavee Department of Nursing, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Jirawit Wong-ekkabut Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Ananya Treewisoot Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Sunun Thanasamut Department of Nursing, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Angkana Jongsawadipatana Department of Research, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Weerasak Muangpaisan Siriraj Academic Center of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33192/smj.v77i1.271734

Keywords:

geriatric syndromes, cognitive impairment, comprehensive geriatric assessment, patient satisfaction, health screening

Abstract

Objective: To assess the prevalence of geriatric syndromes (GSs) and evaluate service satisfaction among older patients attending a comprehensive geriatric check-up clinic (CGCC) at Siriraj Hospital.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the CGCC from December 2021 to November 2022. Participants aged 60 years and older were screened using a two-step approach; short screening by a standard questionnaire followed by an in-depth assessment. GSs were identified through standardized tools, and patient satisfaction was assessed using a structured questionnaire.

Results: Of 159 participants, 67.9% were women, with a mean age of 66.6 ± 6 years. In step 1, 43.7% showed cognitive impairment, 29.1% had a risk of falls, and 76% reported oral health issues. Step 2 confirmed cognitive impairment in 40.6%, malnutrition risk in 93.3%, and sarcopenia in 78%. The mean satisfaction score was 33.3 ± 2.5 out of 35 points. Total service time averaged 104.2 ± 36.9 minutes.

Conclusion: In a health check-up clinic where GSs are often under-recognized, GSs, particularly cognitive impairment, fall risk, and oral health issues, are prevalent. Despite extended service times, patient satisfaction remained high, highlighting the importance of comprehensive screening in geriatric care.

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