Hydration Status in Geriatric Patients-Subjective Impression or Objective Parameter? The Hydr-Age-Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Assessing the hydration status (HS) in geriatric patients remains challenging due to multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and cognitive impairment. Common indicators like reduced skin turgor and dry mucous membranes are unreliable. The Hydr-Age-Study is a prospective observational pilot study with a post hoc analysis to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical, laboratory, and instrumental methods to assess HS in hospitalised older adults. Methods: Upon admission, patients underwent an assessment including their medical history, a clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, ultrasound examination, and bioimpedance analysis. These data were collected and independently reviewed by two experts who diagnosed each patient's current HS. This diagnosis served as the c

SUBMITTER: Deissler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12526359 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature