@article{Dr. Vidya Jha_Prem V Nair_K. Aarthy_Vidya Jha_Abhijath V_2018, title={Impact of health care on geriatric population and need for adult day care centers - a cross-sectional study of Kerala population}, volume={5}, url={https://apjhs.com/index.php/apjhs/article/view/57}, DOI={10.21276/apjhs.2018.5.2.5}, abstractNote={<p>Background: According to the World Health Organization, proportion of the world’s population over 60 years is expected to<br>double from about 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050. When compared to 42.34% increase in the working population in India,<br>the increase in number of elderly was found to be higher at 54.77% in the past 15 years. Poor understanding of elderly life in India<br>has led to a weak care and support system for them.<br>Aims and Objectives: The present study aims to find the feasibility of starting an Adult Day Care Center (ADC) in the study<br>area, find the cost of hospitalization for the elderly and also the cost of starting an ADC by proposing an ideal model of an Adult<br>Healthcare Center.<br>Methods: The study was conducted in Kanayannur taluk of Ernakulam district. Using simple random sampling, 398 elderly people<br>above the age of 60 years were interviewed using a structured questionnaire to understand their morbidity issues and corresponding<br>cost of care. Assessment of quality of life, disease burden and health-care expenditure and acceptance of ADC was done.<br>Results: The study included 205 (52%) males and 193 (48%) females. 60% of the elderlies had single/double/triple illness. 46%<br>of elderly people were keen to join the proposed ADCs. There was a significant correlation between cost of hospitalization and<br>diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol levels.<br>Conclusions: The study clearly indicates the need for a comprehensive policy on geriatric patients in Kerala and the need for<br>setting up dedicated ADCs.<br><br></p>}, number={2}, journal={Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences}, author={Dr. Vidya Jha and Prem V Nair and K. Aarthy and Vidya Jha and Abhijath V}, year={2018}, month={Jun.}, pages={17–20} }