Dataset
Diabetes in Community-Dwelling, Nursing Home eligible Elders
Years of data collection
2002-2008
Sample size
400
Geographic location of sample subjects
San Francisco
Rationale for study
To examine the relationship between glycemic control (Hemoglobin A1c) and geriatric syndromes (e.g. incontinence, functional decline, cognition) in a population enrolled in PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Overview of data:
• Demographics, including date of death and cause (death certificate)
• Laboratory Tests (HbA1c and FSBS)
• Function (ADLs determined q6months)
• Comorbidities: ICD9 codes
• Urinary Incontinence (q6mos)
• Cognition (SPMSQ q6months)
• Depression (GDS q6months)
• Medications (including fill info)
• Hospitalizations/ER visits (with primary dx)
• Visual Impairment (q6mos)
Process for obtaining data
Data Use Agreement required. Will need approval from Cathy Eng, On Lok Medical Director. We have extracted the data from the PACE records for analysis on our computers.
Website/publications/other links
The Risks and Benefits of Implementing Glycemic Control Guidelines in Frail Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus
Lee, S. J., Boscardin, W. J., Stijacic Cenzer, I., Huang, E. S., Rice-Trumble, K. and Eng, C. (2011). Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 59: 666–672. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03362.x
Goals in sharing this data
To see more research in frail community-dwelling elders; would like to collaborate as a mentor or co-PI.
Keywords
geriatrics, diabetes, frailty, function, PACE