Malnutrition, Sarcopenia
Conditions
Keywords
Malnutrition, Disease-related malnutrition, Frailty, Sarcopenia, Hospital discharge, Geriatrics
Brief summary
Malnutrition is common problem in hospitalized geriatrics at discharge. Malnutrition is a high risk for functional limitations, impaired muscle strength and reduced quality of life.
Detailed description
The majority of geriatric hospitalized patients are at high risk for malnutrition at discharge, which has negative impact on post-hospital outcomes. In a cross-sectional analysis in malnourished, geriatric patients we will evaluate frailty-status and functional status using objective and subjective methods at hospital discharge. Moreover, we will investigate the association between nutritional Status and frailty, sarcopenia, quality of life and fatigue.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age ≥ 60 years * Informed written consent * Existing or risk of malnutrition * Normal cognitive status according to Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE ≥ 24 points) * Life expectancy of \> 3 months according to treating doctor
Exclusion criteria
* Age \< 60 years * Lack of informed written consent * No risk of malnutrition * Low cognitive status according to Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE \< 24 points) * Life expectancy of \< 3 months according to treating doctor
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Parameter: gait speed | Baseline (hospital discharge) | gait analysis |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Parameter: stair climbing time | Baseline (hospital discharge) | stair climbing test |
| Functional Parameter: Peak expiratory flow rate | Baseline (hospital discharge) | peak flow meters scale |
| Strength Parameter: Hand grip strength | Baseline (hospital discharge) | Hand grip strength measurement |
| Functional Parameter: timed up & go (TUG) time | Baseline (hospital discharge) | timed up & go (TUG) test |
| Index of quality of life | Baseline (hospital discharge) | validated questionnaire |
| Body composition | Baseline (hospital discharge) | bioelectric impedance Analysis |
| Frailty-Status | Baseline (hospital discharge) | Fried criteria |
| Strength Parameter: Knee extension strength | Baseline (hospital discharge) | Knee extension strength measurement |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Primary ContactKristina Norman, PD Dr.
Backup ContactKristina Franz, M.Sc.
Outcome results
None listed