Association of anemia with worsened activities of daily living and health-related quality of life scores derived from the Minimum Data Set in long-term care residents.

Background: Among long-term care (LTC) residents, we explored the association between anemia status and hemoglobin (Hb) level with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) functioning and health-related quality of life (HRQOL).

Methods: Data were derived from the AnalytiCare database, containing laboratory and Minimum Data Set (MDS) reports for 27 LTC facilities in Colorado. Study timeframe was 1/1/07-9/15/08.

The prevalence and recognition of chronic kidney disease and anemia in long-term care residents.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia in the long-term care facility, the rate of recognition of these conditions, and the specific interventions used to treat anemia.

Design: Retrospective cross-sectional analysis.

Setting: Twenty-seven long-term care facilities in Colorado.