The Frequency of Psychological Symptoms in the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Field Study in Istanbul, Turkey

نویسندگان
Ozluk, Ahmet ID 1
Cetin, Hüseyin ID 2
Oner, Can ID 3
Simsek, Engin Ersin ID 4

1 Department of Family Medicine, Health Sciences University Kartal Dr Lutfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye

2 Department of Family Medicine, Health Sciences University Kartal Dr Lutfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye

3 Department of Family Medicine, Health Sciences University Kartal Dr Lutfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye

4 Department of Family Medicine, Health Sciences University Kartal Dr Lutfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye

doi
10.18502/ehj.v9i2.14422
چکیده

Introduction: Various reports have documented the psychological issues that affect the elderly. According to estimates, approximately 20% of the geriatric population experiences at least one psychological symptom or disorder. The aim of this study is to establish the frequency of psychological symptoms in the elderly population in İstanbul, Turkey. Methods: ...

کلیدواژه‌ها
Aged, Psychological Symptoms, Depression, Obsession, Somatization