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Age-related health hazards in old patients with first-time referral to a rheumatologist: a descriptive study.

Abstract
Objective. To study the prevalence of generic age-related health hazards in elderly patient referred to a rheumatologist. Methods. Patients aged 75 or older referred to a specialized gerontorheumatological outpatient service over a period of 2 years were studied prospectively to determine the prevalence of comorbidities, a history of falls, inactivity, cognitive dysfunction, loneliness, and depression in this patient group. Results. A group of 154 patients were included in the study. Comorbidities were observed in 88% of the patients. At least one fall was reported in the last year by 44% of the patients; 44% of the patients reported low levels of health-enhancing physical activity. Depressed mood and loneliness were elevated in 30% and 31% of the patients, respectively. Mild or moderate cognitive impairment was observed in 13% of the patients. Conclusion. Patients in this study were characterized by poor physical ability, high levels of pain, and high prevalence of age-related health hazards.
AuthorsW van Lankveld, M Fransen, F van den Hoogen, Alfons den Broeder
JournalArthritis (Arthritis) Vol. 2011 Pg. 823527 ( 2011) ISSN: 2090-1992 [Electronic] United States
PMID22216411 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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