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. 2022 May 29;12(1):45–55. doi: 10.34172/hpp.2022.07

Table 2. Categories and sub-categories extracted from qualitative data analysis about the perception of older adult patients on age discrimination .

Main category Generic category Sub-category
Injustice perceptions Professional ageism Misconception about aging
Age-biased attitudes
Disability discrimination Rejection
Low priority patients
Interactional injustice Epistemic injustice Informational prejudice
Marginalization
Discriminatory communication style Aggression and hostility
Superficial communication
Non-individualized communication
Procedural injustice Unfair care Unmet physical care needs
Delayed health care
Uniformity of care
Social discrimination
Medical malpractice Over investigation
Misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment
Organizational injustice Unsupportive hospital environment Improper physical structure
Insufficient geriatric facilities and medical equipment
Lack of age specific health care policy Shortage of geriatric professionals
Lack of age-related admission policies
Lack of geriatric screening procedure
Lack of geriatric clinical practice guidelines