Prevalence of Moderate to Severe Obesity Among U.S. Nursing Home Residents, 2000–2010

Obesity rates are high among all age groups, including older adults. Obesity negatively affects health and functional ability, increasing the risk for nursing home (NH) admission. The current study examines trends over 11 years in moderate to severe obesity rates among NH residents. A generalized le...

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Published in:Research in gerontological nursing 2015-07, Vol.8 (4), p.173-178
Main Authors: Holly C. Felix, Christine Bradway, Latarsha Chisholm, Rohit Pradhan, Robert Weech-Maldonado
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Awards & honors
Beneficiaries
Body Mass Index
College professors
Datasets
Female
Forecasting
Gerontology
Health services
Homes for the Aged - statistics & numerical data
Homes for the Aged - trends
Humans
Long term health care
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Nursing homes
Nursing Homes - statistics & numerical data
Nursing Homes - trends
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Older people
Prevalence
Trends
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Obesity rates are high among all age groups, including older adults. Obesity negatively affects health and functional ability, increasing the risk for nursing home (NH) admission. The current study examines trends over 11 years in moderate to severe obesity rates among NH residents. A generalized least squares regression model for panel data was used to test the effect of time (years) on the rates. A significant increase in rates and significant variation in rates were observed. Little research has focused on the issue of obesity in NHs. High and increasing rates and variation in rates raise questions on demand and access to NH care for obese older adults. Additional research is needed to consider factors other than time that may affect NHs’ ability to admit moderate to severely obese individuals. Understanding these trends will help NHs prepare for future demand, ensure equal access, quality care, and financing of services. [Res Gerontol Nurs. 2015; 8(4):173–178.]
ISSN:1940-4921
1938-2464
DOI:10.3928/19404921-20150223-01