Association of the overlap of cognitive impairment and depression with 6-month mortality in hospitalized older adults: results from the Re.Po.SI register.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When admitted to hospital for unplanned medical needs, the complexity of multiple conditions, including cognitive and mental health, might put older people at greater risk, affecting their survival. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cognitive impairment versus cognitive impairment with depression and their association with six-month mortality in older people after an unplanned hospital admission in Italy.

Methods

In Re.Po.SI. a multi-centre study performed in Italy, standardized web-based case report forms were used to collect data on socio-demographic factors, clinical parameters, diagnoses, treatment history and at discharge, clinical events during hospitalization, and outcome data was collected. A comprehensive geriatric assessment was conducted

SUBMITTER: Westgard T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921589 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature