JOURNAL LA MEDIHEALTICO
Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): Journal La Medihealtico

Overview of Elderly Risk Factors on Symptoms and Severity of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Using the PSI Score

Muren Dhianisa Dzakirah (Universitas YARSI, Jakarta)
Qomariah RS (Universitas YARSI, Jakarta)
Diniwati Mukhtar (Universitas YARSI, Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Mar 2026

Abstract

Community-acquired pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among the elderly. Age-related physiological changes, immune decline, and comorbidities may influence clinical manifestations and disease severity. Assessment of pneumonia severity using the Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) is essential for appropriate clinical management. This study was an observational analytic study with a retrospective cross- sectional design using medical record data of elderly patients with community- acquired pneumonia at RSUD dr. Chasbullah Abdulmadjid, Bekasi, from May 2024 to April 2025. A total of 73 patients were selected using consecutive sampling. Data were analyzed using univariate and descriptive. Most patients were classified as elderly aged 60–74 years. The most common symptoms were cough and shortness of breath. Based on the PSI score, most patients had low to moderate pneumonia severity, while only a small proportion had severe pneumonia.Most patients were classified as elderly aged 60–74 years. The most common symptoms were cough and shortness of breath. Based on the PSI score, most patients had low to moderate pneumonia severity, while only a small proportion had severe pneumonia.

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JournalLaMedihealtico

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Journal La Medihealtico is peer reviewed, open access Academic and Research Journal which publishes Original Research Articles, Review Article, Case Report editorial comments etc. in all fields of medical sciences and health sciences including Health Care Delivery, Health Care Research, ...