scholarly journals High prevalence of geriatric syndromes in older adults

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. e0233857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela M. Sanford ◽  
John E. Morley ◽  
Marla Berg-Weger ◽  
Janice Lundy ◽  
Milta O. Little ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Geriatric Syndromes ◽  
High Prevalence

scholarly journals The prevalence of urinary incontinence and its relationship with physical and cognitive status in older adults: Results of the Crystal and the Eucalipt studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Anna V. Turusheva
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Geriatric Syndromes ◽  
Sensory Deficits ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
High Prevalence

BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence worsens the psychological state of older adults, increases the risk of developing anxiety, depression, falls-related injuries, leads to a decrease in the quality of life, and a decrease in the level of physical activity in old age. AIM: To assess the prevalence of urinary incontinence according to the data of the Crystal and Eucalyptus studies, to identify factors associated with the development of urinary incontinence, as well as factors that reduce the risk of urinary incontinence in old age. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A random sample of 1007 people aged 65 and older. The main parameters: urinary incontinence, frailty, nutritional status, anemia, CRP, functional status, depression, dementia, chronic diseases, grip strength, level of physical functioning, falls. The observation time is 2.5 years. RESULTS: According to the Eucalyptus study, urinary incontinence syndrome was detected in 48.0%, in the Crystal study in 41.2%. In 62.4% cases urinary incontinence was diagnosed for the first time. Urinary incontinence was associated with a higher prevalence of COPD, history of stroke, sensory deficits, frailty and other geriatric syndromes. Improved nutrition and increased protein intake led to the disappearance of urinary incontinence complaints in 47.7% of cases. The disappearance of complaints of urinary incontinence was associated with an improvement in the emotional status. A decline in cognitive function has been associated with an increased risk of urinary incontinence in old age. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the high prevalence of urinary incontinence, it often remains undiagnosed. The correct wording of the question in the conversation with the patient allows to identify 30% more cases of urinary incontinence. Given the high prevalence of urinary incontinence among patients with COPD, stroke, sensory deficits, frailty and other geriatric syndromes, all patients in these groups should be purposefully asked about the presence of symptoms of urinary incontinence. Improved nutrition and increased protein intake are associated with the disappearance of urinary incontinence complaints.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Determinants of Multimorbidity, Polypharmacy, and Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in the Older Outpatients: Findings from EuroAgeism H2020 ESR7 Project in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula ◽  
Mohammed Assen Seid ◽  
Aynishet Adane ◽  
Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes ◽  
Jovana Brkic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Inappropriate Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Potentially Inappropriate Medication ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inappropriate Medication Use ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Sliding Scale

Few studies have been conducted on multimorbidity (two or more chronic diseases) and rational geriatric prescribing in Africa. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of multimorbidity, polypharmacy (five or more long-term medications), and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use according to the 2019 Beers criteria among the older adults attending chronic care clinics from a single institution in Ethiopia. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 randomly selected older adults from 12 March 2020 to 30 August 2020. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the predictor variables. The prevalence of multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and PIM exposure was 59.1%, 24.1%, and 47.2%, respectively. Diuretics (10%), insulin sliding scale (8.8%), amitriptyline (7.8%), and aspirin (6.9%) were among the most frequently prescribed PIMs. Older patients experiencing pain flare-ups were more likely to have multimorbidity (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 1.64, 95% confidence intervals: 1.13–2.39). Persistent anger (AOR: 3.33; 1.71–6.47) and use of mobility aids (AOR: 2.41, 1.35–4.28) were associated with polypharmacy. Moreover, cognitive impairment (AOR: 1.65, 1.15–2.34) and health deterioration (AOR: 1.61, 1.11–2.32) increased the likelihood of PIM exposure. High prevalence of multimorbidity and PIM use was observed in Ethiopia. Several important determinants that can be modified by applying PIM criteria in routine practice were also identified.

scholarly journals Association between Dementia and Clinical Outcome after COVID-19: A Nationwide Cohort Study with Propensity Score Matched Control in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-529
Author(s):  
Sheng-Min Wang ◽  
See Hyun Park ◽  
Nak-Young Kim ◽  
Dong Woo Kang ◽  
Hae-Ran Na ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Ventilatory Support ◽  
Group Pair ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
High Prevalence

Objective Despite a high prevalence of dementia in older adults hospitalized with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection (SARS-CoV-2), or so called COVID-19, research investigating association between preexisting diagnoses of dementia and prognosis of COVID-19 is scarce. We aimed to investigate treatment outcome of patients with dementia after COVID-19. Methods We explored a nationwide cohort with a total of 2,800 subjects older than 50 years who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January and April 2020. Among them, 223 patients had underlying dementia (dementia group). We matched 1:1 for each dementia- non-dementia group pair yielding 223 patients without dementia (no dementia group) using propensity score matching. Results Mortality rate after COVID-19 was higher in dementia group than in no dementia group (33.6% vs. 20.2%, p=0.002). Dementia group had higher proportion of patients requiring invasive ventilatory support than no dementia group (34.1% vs. 22.0%, p=0.006). Multivariable analysis showed that dementia group had a higher risk of mortality than no dementia group (odds ratio=3.05, p<0.001). We also found that patients in dementia group had a higher risk of needing invasive ventilatory support than those in no dementia group. Conclusion Our results suggest that system including strengthen quarantines are required for patients with dementia during the COVID- 19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Age-Related Eye Diseases and Cataract Surgery among Older Adults in the City of Lodz, Poland

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Szymon Nowak ◽  
Janusz Smigielski
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Retinal Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Age Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Caucasian Origin ◽  
The City

Purpose.To determine the prevalence of age-related eye diseases and cataract surgery among older adults in the city of Lodz, in central Poland.Material and Methods.The study design was cross-sectional and observational study. A total of 1107 women and men of predominantly Caucasian origin were successfully enumerated and recruited for the study. All selected subjects were interviewed and underwent detailed ophthalmic examinations.Results.Overall 8.04% (95% CI 6.44–9.64) subjects had cataract surgery in either eye. After excluding subjects with bilateral cataract surgery, the prevalence of cataract was 12.10% (95% CI 10.18–14.03). AMD was found in 4.33% (95% CI 3.14–5.54 ) of all subjects. Of them 3.25% (95% CI 2.21–4.30 ) had early AMD and 1.08% (95% CI 0.47–1.69) had late AMD. Various types of glaucoma were diagnosed in 5.51% (95% CI 4.17–6.85) of subjects and 2.62% (95% CI 1.68–3.56) had OHT. The prevalence rates of DR and myopic macular degeneration were 1.72% (95% CI 0.95–2.48) and 0.45% (95% CI 0.06–0.85), respectively. All multiple logistic regression models were only significantly associated with older age. The highest rate of visual impairment was observed among subjects with retinal diseases.Conclusions.The study revealed high prevalence of age-related eye diseases in this older population.

Depressive Symptoms and Malnutrition are Associated with Other Geriatric Syndromes and Increase Risk for 30-Day Readmission in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Tay ◽  
Melvin Chua ◽  
Yew Yoong Ding
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Oral Intake ◽  
Index Admission ◽  
Geriatric Syndromes ◽  
Poor Oral Intake ◽  
Hospitalized Older Adults ◽  
Minimal Adjustment

Abstract Background: Readmission in older adults is typically complex with multiple contributing factors. We aim to examine how two prevalent and potentially modifiable geriatric conditions – depressive symptoms and malnutrition – relate to other geriatric syndromes and 30-day readmission in hospitalized older adults. Methods: Consecutive admissions of patients >65 years to a general medical department were recruited over 15 months. Patients were screened for depression, malnutrition, delirium, cognitive impairment, and frailty at admission. Medical records were reviewed for intermediary events including poor oral intake and functional decline during hospitalization. Unplanned readmission within 30-days of discharge was tracked through the hospital’s electronic health records and follow-up telephone interviews. We use directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to depict the relationship of depressive symptoms and malnutrition with geriatric syndromes that constitute covariates of interest and 30-day readmission outcome. Multiple logistic regression was performed for the independent associations of depressive symptoms and malnutrition with 30-day readmission, adjusting for variables based on DAG-identified minimal adjustment set. Results: We recruited 1619 consecutive admissions, with mean age 76.4 (7.9) years and 51.3% females. 30-day readmission occurred in 331 (22.0%) patients. Depressive symptoms (OR 1.55, 95% CI 1.15-2.07), malnutrition (OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.14-2.23), higher comorbidity burden, hospitalization in the one-year preceding index admission, frailty, delirium, as well as functional decline and poor oral intake during the index admission, were more commonly observed among patients who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge (P<0.05). Patients with active depressive symptoms were significantly more likely to be frail (OR=1.62, 95% CI 1.22-2.16), had poor oral intake (OR=1.35, 95% CI 1.02-1.79) and functional decline during admission (OR=1.58, 95% CI 1.11-2.23). Malnutrition at admission was significantly associated with frailty, delirium, cognitive impairment and poor oral intake during hospitalization (P<0.05). In minimal adjustment set identified by DAG, depressive symptoms (OR=1.38, 95% CI 1.02-1.86) remained significantly associated with 30-day readmission. The association of malnutrition with 30-day readmission was attenuated after adjusting for age, ethnicity and depressive symptoms in the minimal adjustment set (OR=1.40, 95% CI 0.99-1.98, P=0.06). Conclusion: The observed causal associations support screening and targeted interventions for depressive symptoms and malnutrition during admission and in the post-acute period.

Abstract P267: Burden of Disease Among Older Adults With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Results From the Study of Longevity in Diabetes (SOLID)

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary E Lacy ◽  
Paola Gilsanz ◽  
Chloe Eng ◽  
Michal S Beeri ◽  
Andrew J Karter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Coronary Bypass ◽  
Emergency Department Utilization ◽  
Geriatric Syndromes ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Increasing incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) coupled with increasing life expectancy have resulted in an unprecedented number of older adults living with T1D. However, little is known about the burden of aging and diabetes-related complications in this unique group. We hypothesized that older adults with T1D would have greater diabetes and aging-related burden compared to an age, sex, race/ethnicity, and education-matched group of older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: We compared the following characteristics by diabetes type among older adults (aged ≥60) with T1D (n=805) and T2D (n=249) from the Study of Longevity in Diabetes (SOLID) using chi-squared tests: diabetes history (age of onset, diabetes duration); diabetes-related complications (retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, severe hypo- and hyperglycemia resulting in hospitalization/emergency department utilization), cardiovascular disease (stroke, MI, coronary bypass), and geriatric syndromes (depression, incontinence, memory problems and functional impairment). Results: Average age at diagnosis and duration of diabetes, respectively, were 28 years old and 40 years duration for T1D and 56 years old and 13 years duration for T2D (Table 1). Compared to T2D, participants with T1D were more likely to report history of retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, lifetime hypo- and hyperglycemic events resulting in hospitalization/emergency department utilization, and history of a coronary bypass. By contrast, those with T2D were more likely to be incontinent and have functional impairment. Conclusions: Our results show that diabetes-related complications are more prevalent in those with T1D than in comparable adults with T2D, while certain geriatric syndromes were more prevalent in those with T2D. Older adults with T1D are a growing population with unique diabetes-specific and aging-related considerations. Additional research is needed to understand the interplay of aging and diabetes in this group to inform patient care .

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