Haematological Problems in a Geriatric Unit with Special Reference to Anaemia

Bose, Sutapa; Andrews, J. O.; Roberts, P.D.

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“…Lawson (14) reported that of 319 patients admitted to a Geriatric Service, 26 percent were anemic on admission and this proportion rose to 37 percent during hospitalization. Bose et al (15) noted a 21 percent incidence of anemia in 1094 patients newly admitted to the Geriatric Service of West Middlesex Hospital; 71 percent of all the anemic patients were women. Lloyd (16) reported a 20 percent incidence of anemia among 100 patients admitted to the Geriatric Service of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.…”

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Anemia in Institutionalized Elderly Patients†

Kalchthaler

Tan

1980

J American Geriatrics Society

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In a one-year period (1976--1977), 161 residents of a long-term facility were evaluated. There were 44 men and 117 women. According to criteria established by the World Health Organization, 64 residents (40 percent) were anemic. The incidence was greater for women than for men. The peak incidence occurred in the 71--80 age group for women, and in the 90+ age group for men. Iron deficiency secondary to surgical procedures, gastrointestinal bleeding or anticoagulant therapy was the most common cause of correctable anemia. Of the 64 anemic patients, 42 percent responded to therapy. Anemia among the elderly in institutions is often reversible, unlike the anemia of chronic disease. Evaluation should include a careful history and physical examination plus readily available laboratory findings. Invasive procedures are rarely indicated.

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Anemia in Institutionalized Elderly Patients†

Kalchthaler

Tan

1980

J American Geriatrics Society

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“…Extensive studies on the various types of anaemia in hospitalized elderly are rare. The reported prevalence varies enor mously, both in inpatients (from 6.4 to 51 %) [1][2][3][4][5] and in outpatients (from 0 to 20%) […”

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Prevalence and Causes of Anaemia in a Geriatric Hospitalized Population

et al. 1992

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Of 732 consecutive patients admitted to an acute geriatric ward, 178 (24%) were found to be anaemic (haemoglobin of 115 g/l or below). An appropriate cause responsible for anaemia was identified in 83 %. The anaemia of chronic disorders (ACD) (35%) and iron deficiency anaemia (15%) were the commonest causes. The spectrum of disorders associated with ACD is much broader than the classical category of infectious, inflammatory and malignant disorders. The relatively high prevalence of the myelodysplastic syndrome (5%) is striking and this syndrome as a cause of anaemia in geriatric patients deserves more attention than it has so far received. No obvious cause was found in 17 %. The clinical significance of this finding remains unclear.

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“…Anemia is common among the elderly and its presence should always be investigated. It is estimated that one out of every seven to eight elderly people is affected by anemia and among hospitalized individuals and those in nursing homes this proportion rises significantly, often reaching 50% 5,6,7,8,9 .…”

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Anemia and functional capacity in elderly Brazilian hospitalized patients

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This study evaluated the association between anemia and physical functional capacity in a cross-sectional population-based sample of 709 hospitalized elderly patients aged 60 years and over admitted to the Madre Teresa Hospital, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Mann-Whitney or "t" test, and chi-square or Fisher exact test were used for quantitative and categorical variables, respectively, and hierarchical binary logistic regression was used to identify significant predictors. The presence of anemia was found in 30% of participants and was significantly associated with decreased functionality according to the two measures which were used - ADL (activities of daily living) and IADL (instrumental activities of daily living). Anemia was also independently associated with older age. The results of this study demonstrate a strong association between the presence of anemia and lower levels of functional capacity. Further investigations are needed to assess the impact of anemia treatment on the functionality and independence of older people.

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Haematological Problems in a Geriatric Unit with Special Reference to Anaemia

Cited by 9 publications

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Anemia in Institutionalized Elderly Patients†

Anemia in Institutionalized Elderly Patients†

Prevalence and Causes of Anaemia in a Geriatric Hospitalized Population

Anemia and functional capacity in elderly Brazilian hospitalized patients

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