Abdulaziz A. Alhumam
Medical Student, College of Medicine, King Fasial University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; 5Medical student, Faculty of Medicine, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research
BEHAVIORAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL INFLUENCES ON TREATMENT SUCCESS FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS
Author(s): Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail, Taleb Hussain Ali Aldandan, Hussain Mohammed Albin Hamdhah, Rayan Abdullah Alamri, Mohammed Saeed Alqahtani, Esam mohammed Alamri, Suliman Salah Alsowaigh, Muath Mohammed Alahmari*, Abdulsalam Kreem Alzarea, Abdulelah Abdulhadi Alruwaili and Abdulaziz A. Alhumam
Background: Urinary tract infections are a very common type of infection in the urinary system. It's more common in female, Elderly, recent catheterization and Sexual Activity. The disease can involve any part of your urinary system from a relatively benign cystitis to potentially life-threatening pyelonephritis. They are the most common infection among elderly population and the most common cause of hospitalization. The diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections in elderly people is considered difficult due to certain risk factors include diabetes mellitus, aging, impaired immunity, spinal cord injuries and the use of urinary catheters. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted between January 2020 and December 2024. A total of 350 elderly patients (≥65 years) diagnosed with urinary tract infections were inc.. Read More»