This is a cross-sectional observational study that investigates the prevalence of memory disorders, attention disorders (suggesting delirium), and malnutrition in hospitalized older adults (aged 70 years or over) in a tertiary care centre, using rapid screening toos (Six-item screener for memory disorders, Months of the Year Backwards Test for delirium, and NRS-2002 and Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form for malnutrition).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
151
Screening for memory disorders, attention disorders, and malnutrition, using Six-Item Screener, Months of the Year Backwards Test, and NRS-2002 and MNA-SF, respectively.
Prevalence of memory disorders
Abnormal result in Six-Item Screener
Time frame: day of recruitment
Prevalence of attention disorders
Abnormal result in Months of the Year Backwards Test
Time frame: day of recruitment
Prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition
Abnormal result based on nutritional status screening tools
Time frame: day of recruitment
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