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Geriatric Rheumatology: The Need for a Separate Subspecialty in the Near Future

Pooja Poudel1, Jianghong Yu2

  • 1Internal Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA.

Cureus
|July 10, 2020
PubMed

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Geriatric rheumatology, focusing on older adults, needs to be a recognized subspecialty. This ensures tailored care for diverse rheumatological conditions in the elderly population.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Rheumatology encompasses diverse patient age groups with unique medical needs.
  • Current practice often lacks specialized care for older adults with rheumatological conditions.
  • Pediatric rheumatology exists, but a similar focus for geriatrics is underdeveloped.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the necessity of establishing geriatric rheumatology as a distinct subspecialty.
  • To advocate for specialized care models for elderly patients with rheumatic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current rheumatology practice regarding age-specific care.
  • Analysis of disease presentation variations across different age demographics.
  • Examination of existing subspecialties within rheumatology.

Main Results:

  • Disease presentation and manifestation differ significantly across age groups.
  • A one-size-fits-all approach is inadequate for diverse rheumatological patient needs.
  • Older patients require specialized care not consistently provided by general rheumatology.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing geriatric rheumatology as a formal subspecialty is crucial.
  • Specialized geriatric rheumatology care will improve health outcomes for older adults.
  • Dedicated subspecialty training will enhance the management of rheumatic diseases in the elderly.

Keywords:
geriatric rheumatologygerontorheumatology

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