Malnutrition, Functional Decline, and Institutionalization in Older Adults after Hospital Discharge Following Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major threat to older adults, but mid-term implications are poorly described. The aim was to analyze functional decline, institutionalization, malnutrition, and risk factors after hospital admission for CAP.

Methods

This prospective observational study included patients over 65 years discharged after CAP between May 2019 and July 2021. We performed a comprehensive geriatric assessment and a general nutritional assessment 30-60 days after CAP. This included the MNA and blood test with trace elements and vitamins. The main outcomes were functional decline, institutionalization, and malnutrition. Multivariate logistic regression was used for the analyses.

Results

In total, 144 patients of 77.15 ± 7.91 years, 55.

SUBMITTER: Clotet-Vidal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10780721 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature