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U of M research: Older cirrhosis patients put strain on healthcare system

01/11/12

New research conducted at the University of Michigan and published in Hepatology reveals that older Americans suffering from cirrhosis have high rates of disability as well as a need for substantial healthcare resources.

The results of the research show that older patients with cirrhosis have substantial functional disability and therefore require twice the amount of informal caregiving and contribute added strain on the U.S. healthcare system.

"Our population-based study confirms that cirrhosis in the elderly poses a significant burden to patients and their caregivers in terms of health-related and economic costs," said Mina Rakoski, lead author of the study. "A greater focus on comprehensive delivery of patient care by involving caregivers and improving care coordination will help to optimize disease management for older cirrhotic patients."

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