Quality of life and post-traumatic stress disorder among elderly earthquake survivors: a focus on the February earthquake in Turkey.

Background: On 6 February, 2023, Turkey experienced a disaster resulting from two major earthquakes. The elderly population stands out as one of the most vulnerable and least adaptable. This study aims to identify the quality of life (QOL) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among elderly earthquake survivors in Turkey.

The use of START/STOPP criteria for elderly patients in primary care.

Aim: Our aim was to detect older patients who were prescribed inappropriate drugs according to START/STOPP criteria in primary care.

Materials And Method: Patients aged over 65, admitted to health center no. 5 in Afyon, were included.