Key result
The geriatric workforce capacity in the United States decreased from 10,270 in 2000 to 8,502 in 2010 despite a projected 55% increase in the population over 65 by 2030.
Why the study?
Despite an aging U.S. population, the geriatric workforce capacity has decreased, creating a looming crisis in geriatric care.
Highlights the critical shortage of geriatricians in the US and proposes solutions to improve recruitment and retention.
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Signals urgent need to address US geriatrician shortage amid aging population; leaves open effective recruitment strategies.
Lester et al. (2019) conducted a review in Geriatrician shortage. The geriatric workforce capacity in the United States decreased from 10,270 in 2000 to 8,502 in 2010 despite a projected 55% increase in the population over 65 by 2030.
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