The impact of treatment for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia on nutritional status, physical performance, and cognitive function in geriatric patients

Oztorun H. S., Cinar E., Turgut T., Surmeli D. M., Bahsi R., ATMIŞ V., ...More

EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE, vol.9, no.4, pp.493-500, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s41999-018-0065-z
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.493-500
  • Keywords: Older, Iron deficiency treatment, Functionality, Muscle strength, Cognitive function, Nutrition, VITAMIN-D, ELDERLY-PATIENTS, CANCER-PATIENTS, HEMOGLOBIN, PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATION, STRENGTH, MUSCLE, RISK
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Iron deficiency in older people is common and affects physical and cognitive performance. The effects of iron deficiency on nutrition and cognitive status are well established. However, there are few studies demonstrating the impact of iron deficiency treatment on functional and cognitive outcomes in the geriatric population. The aim of this study was to determine whether iron replacement treatment was associated with an improvement in the nutritional, cognitive, and functional status of older patients with iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA).