Anemia in the Long-Term Care Setting.

Syed Ashad Abid, Stefan Gravenstein, Aman Nanda

Journal: Clinics in geriatric medicine 2020;35(3):381-389

PMID: 31230738

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Abstract

Anemia has a higher prevalence among residents of long-term care setting. Signs and symptoms of anemia in this group are more insidious and can be overlooked and attributed to other disease manifestations or old age. Available data on the consequences of anemia suggest worse outcomes in heart failure; cognitive and functional decline; and increased rates of falls, hospitalizations, and mortality. Diagnosis and treatment of anemia in long-term care residents should be considered based on cost and benefit to the patient and patient's and/or caregiver's preferences.

Address: Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, POB 438, 593, Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA.; Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, POB 438, 593, Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA; Department of Health Services Policy and Practice, School of Public Health, Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center, Brown University, 6th Floor, Rm 627,121 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA.; Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, POB 438, 593, Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2019.03.008

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MeSH Terms: Aged, Anemia, Female, Homes for the Aged, Humans, Long-Term Care, Male, Nursing Homes, Prevalence