Table 3
Symptom complexes characterizing geriatric patients | ICD-10 codes | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Immobility | M96.8, M62.3, M62.5 | 10 (0.3) |
Falls risk and dizziness | R26, R29.81, R42, H81, H82 | 473 (16.5) |
Cognitive impairment | G30, F00, F01, F02-G20, F04, F05, F06.7, F07.0-F07.2, F.07.8 | 168 (5.9) |
Incontinence | R32, N39.3, N39.4, R15 | 417 (14.6) |
Pressure ulcer | L89, L97, 183.0, 183.2, L98.4 | 51 (1.8) |
Malnutrition | R64, E41, E43, E44 | 4 (0.1) |
Disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance | E86, E87, R60 | 285 (10.0) |
Depression and anxiety | F32, F33, F30, F31, F40, F41 | 141 (4.9) |
Pain | R52, R51, N23, R10, M54, K08.88, F62.80, H57.1, M79.6, M25.5, R07.0-R07.4, N64.4, H92.0, F45.4, M75.8, K14.6 | 20 (0.7) |
Neuropathies | R20, G50-G59, G60-G64 | 350 (12.2) |
Frailty | R54 | 20 (0.7) |
Severe visual disturbances and hearing loss | H53, H54, H52.4, H25, H28, H90, H91 | 205 (7.2) |
Medication problems | Y57.9, X49.9 | 12 (0.4) |
High risk of complications | Z98, Z48, Z43, T79-T89, Z99.2, I48 | 561 (19.6) |
Delayed convalescence | Z54 | 1 (0.03) |