Post - Hospital Syndrome: Profile of Functional Status by Malnutrition

Charite University, Berlin, Germany200 enrolled

Overview

Malnutrition is common problem in hospitalized geriatrics at discharge. Malnutrition is a high risk for functional limitations, impaired muscle strength and reduced quality of life.

The majority of geriatric hospitalized patients are at high risk for malnutrition at discharge, which has negative impact on post-hospital outcomes. In a cross-sectional analysis in malnourished, geriatric patients we will evaluate frailty-status and functional status using objective and subjective methods at hospital discharge. Moreover, we will investigate the association between nutritional Status and frailty, sarcopenia, quality of life and fatigue.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Malnutrition Sarcopenia

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years * Informed written consent * Existing or risk of malnutrition * Normal cognitive status according to Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE ≥ 24 points) * Life expectancy of \> 3 months according to treating doctor Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 60 years * Lack of informed written consent * No risk of malnutrition * Low cognitive status according to Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE \< 24 points) * Life expectancy of \< 3 months according to treating doctor

Locations (1)

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

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