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    <Journal>
      <PublisherName>Tabriz Valiasr International Hospital Publication</PublisherName>
      <JournalTitle>International Journal of Aging</JournalTitle>
      <Issn>2980-9827</Issn>
      <Volume>3</Volume>
      <Issue>1</Issue>
      <PubDate PubStatus="ppublish">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>01</Month>
        <DAY>12</DAY>
      </PubDate>
    </Journal>
    <ArticleTitle>Evaluation of Systemic Disorders in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Referred to the Emergency Department</ArticleTitle>
    <FirstPage>e8</FirstPage>
    <LastPage>e8</LastPage>
    <ELocationID EIdType="doi">10.34172/ija.2025.e8</ELocationID>
    <Language>EN</Language>
    <AuthorList>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Samad</FirstName>
        <LastName>Shams Vahdati</LastName>
        <Identifier Source="ORCID">https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4831-6691</Identifier>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Alireza</FirstName>
        <LastName>Ala</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Fatemeh</FirstName>
        <LastName>Shohratifar</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Zahra</FirstName>
        <LastName>Karimi Aghdam</LastName>
      </Author>
      <Author>
        <FirstName>Mohadeseh</FirstName>
        <LastName>Rajabpour</LastName>
      </Author>
    </AuthorList>
    <PublicationType>Journal Article</PublicationType>
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      <ArticleId IdType="doi">10.34172/ija.2025.e8</ArticleId>
    </ArticleIdList>
    <History>
      <PubDate PubStatus="received">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>01</Month>
        <Day>28</Day>
      </PubDate>
      <PubDate PubStatus="accepted">
        <Year>2025</Year>
        <Month>08</Month>
        <Day>06</Day>
      </PubDate>
    </History>
    <Abstract>Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of systemic disorders among patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) presenting to the emergency department (ED), with a focus on major comorbidities and their impact on patient outcomes. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting(s): The study was conducted in the ED of Imam Reza Medical Center, a tertiary care hospital in Tabriz, Iran. Participants: A total of 110 PD patients who presented to the ED between March 2017 and March 2022 were included. The inclusion criteria included a confirmed diagnosis of PD and documented systemic complications. Patients with incomplete medical records were excluded. Outcome Measures: The primary outcomes were the prevalence of systemic disorders (neurological, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and urinary complications) and treatment adherence. Results: The mean age of participants was 72.42±11.14 years. The most common systemic complications included sleep disturbances (85.5%), cardiovascular disorders (78.2%), gastrointestinal issues (67.3%), and urinary dysfunction (34.5%). Furthermore, 45.5% of patients exhibited non-adherence to treatment. Statistical significance was established for key findings, with 95% confidence intervals reported. Conclusion: Systemic complications are highly prevalent in PD patients presenting to the ED, necessitating early recognition and management to improve patient outcomes. Further prospective studies are needed to assess long-term effects and optimize treatment strategies.</Abstract>
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        <Param Name="value">Parkinson’s disease</Param>
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      <Object Type="keyword">
        <Param Name="value">Systemic disorders</Param>
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      <Object Type="keyword">
        <Param Name="value">Emergency department</Param>
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      <Object Type="keyword">
        <Param Name="value">Cardiovascular complications</Param>
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      <Object Type="keyword">
        <Param Name="value">Gastrointestinal disorders</Param>
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