Predictors of 2-year mortality in geriatric patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Türkiye: a retrospective cohort study

Kanat B. B., Avci G. U., Bayramlar O. F., Suzan V., Can G., BALKAN İ. İ., ...More

Biomarkers in Medicine, vol.18, no.10-12, pp.555-565, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 10-12
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2352416
  • Journal Name: Biomarkers in Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.555-565
  • Keywords: 2-year mortality, COVID-19, geriatrics, older adults, predictive factors
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: To reveal factors affecting 2-year mortality in geriatric patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Methods: Demographic characteristics, clinical and laboratory data, thorax computed tomography (CT) images, second-year survival status, and causes of death were analyzed. Results: The 2-year post-discharge mortality rate of 605 patients was 21.9%. Mean age of patients in the deceased group was 76.8 ± 8.1 years, which was shorter than the life expectancy at birth in Türkiye. Older age (≥85), delirium, some co-morbidities, and atypical thorax CT involvement were associated with a significant increase in 2-year mortality (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This is the first study to evaluate factors associated with 2-year mortality in older COVID-19 patients. Identifying risk factors for long-term mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients is important.