Malnutrition and other associated factors among the hospitalized elderly in Vietnam: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Malnutrition is common among older inpatients and can lead to severe consequences such as disability, assisted living, increased mortality, and prolonged hospital stays. Given the rapidly aging population in Vietnam, limited data is available regarding the nutritional status of the geriatric. This research aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among the hospitalized elderly. A prospective observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 108 older inpatients at University Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Patients aged 60 years or older admitted to the hospital were recruited. Malnutrition was assessed using a validated Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form. Sociodemographic characteristics were measured using interview-admini

SUBMITTER: Pham Thi Lan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384047 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature