Journal article
Prevalence Rates of Diabetic Retinopathy and Undiagnosed Diabetes Among Delaware Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Residents
Gerontology and geriatric medicine, v 10
01 Jan 2024
PMID: 39091995
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Abstract
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and undiagnosed diabetes among Delaware nursing home and assisted care facility residents. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved the statistical analysis of comprehensive eye examination records of 2,063 nursing home residents residing in 18 facilities and 4 assisted living facilities in Delaware from 2005 to 2009. Descriptive statistical analyses were conducted to identify the rates of retinal dot and blot hemorrhages and existing systemic diabetes diagnoses. Results: The mean age of nursing home and assisted care facility residents was 77 years (range 9-104), and 64.4% were over the age of 80. Most residents were female (61.1%) and white (72.5%). 3.6% of the 2,063 nursing home residents had blot or dot hemorrhages in one or both eyes. 32.8% had a type 1 or type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Of the ones with a positive dot and blot hemorrhage finding, 56.8% had a diagnosis of diabetes, and 43.2% did not. Discussion: There was a high prevalence of dot and blot hemorrhages without a systemic diagnosis of diabetes, indicating a need for regular eye care among residents.
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- Title
- Prevalence Rates of Diabetic Retinopathy and Undiagnosed Diabetes Among Delaware Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Residents
- Creators
- Robert B. A. Andersson - Drexel University Elkins Park CampusCarlo Pelino (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University Elkins Park CampusWilliam A. Monaco - Drexel University Elkins Park CampusGreta Bunin - Drexel University Elkins Park Campus
- Publication Details
- Gerontology and geriatric medicine, v 10
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 9
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Clinical and Translational Research and Innovation (Biomedicine); Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001281607500001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85200237828
- Other Identifier
- 991022009961804721
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