Malnutrition is associated with increased disease risk in older people in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Althaiban, Maha A.; Aljefree, Najlaa M.; Almoraie, Noha M.; Shatwan, Israa M.

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1149739

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“…This frequently leads them to rely on foods that are deficient in nutrients but high in calories. Malnutrition in the older adult can lead to infections, delayed wound healing, functional decline, impaired cognition, and an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality ( 12 , 13 ). Malnourished older adults are at a higher risk of experiencing prolonged hospital stays and having higher healthcare costs ( 14 ).…”

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Malnutrition among the older adult: an additional challenge for the rehabilitation team-insights of a small population of Switzerland

Miletic,

Sutter,

Starčević-Klasan

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionNutritional deficiency among the older adult is a widespread concern, significantly affecting their health. The prevalence of malnutrition increases with age, concurrent health conditions, and the level of care provided. Hospital stays can affect as 90% of the older adult. Malnutrition can hinder efforts to improve health and regain function in individuals undergoing rehabilitation. This study aims to assess the frequency of malnutrition among geriatric rehabilitation patients.Materials and methodsA retrospective quantitative analysis was conducted on 357 patients admitted to the geriatric unit at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital Wolhusen in Switzerland. The patients’ nutritional status was evaluated using the standardized Mini Nutritional Assessment Long Form questionnaire.ResultsThe initial analysis indicated a considerable prevalence of malnutrition among the geriatric population: 31.1% were identified as malnourished (MNA < 17), while an additional 35.8% were at risk of malnutrition (MNA 17–23.5), totaling 66.9% of patients. The Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA test revealed a statistically significant difference in MNA scores among different age groups (p = 0.035). Statistical analysis also suggested a slightly higher prevalence of malnutrition among female patients. The duration of rehabilitation varied from 20.07 ± 6.93 to 22.20 ± 7.50 days, with longer durations associated with lower MNA scores. A correlation analysis between MNA values and body mass index (BMI) showed a positive correlation coefficient (r = 0.56), indicating that lower MNA scores were associated with lower BMI and vice versa.ConclusionMalnutrition is prevalent among individuals over 65 years old, highlighting the importance of regular and timely nutritional assessments for geriatric patients to mitigate the complications and enhance prognoses in both acute care and rehabilitation settings. Such assessments can also improve the efficacy of rehabilitation programs and potentially reduce the duration of rehabilitation, thus carrying significant economic implications.

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Malnutrition among the older adult: an additional challenge for the rehabilitation team-insights of a small population of Switzerland

Miletic,

Sutter,

Starčević-Klasan

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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Meta-analysis and moderator analysis of the prevalence of malnutrition and malnutrition risk among older adults with dementia

Arifin,

Chen,

Banda

et al. 2024

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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Risks of undernutrition and depression in hospitalized patients: A cross-sectional study

Asma,

Tuncer

2023

Medicine

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Undernutrition in hospitalized patients is a significant healthcare burden worldwide. Depression is a major global health problem characterized by symptoms such as altered mood, loss of interest and pleasure, and impairment in cognitive and physical functions. Patients hospitalized for medical conditions have a higher risk of depression than the general population. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between undernutrition risk and depression risk in hospitalized patients. The design of this study was an observational cross-sectional analytic. A questionnaire form created by the investigator including sociodemographic data, dietary patterns, presence of chronic diseases and anthropometric measurements, Nutritional Risk Screening and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 were applied to the patients. All quantitative data were expressed as the median and interquartile range and qualitative data were expressed as numbers and percentage. Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test were used to analyze nonparametric data; Chi-square and Fisher Exact test were used to analyze qualitative data. P < .05 was considered statistically significant. A total of 308 patients who met the criteria were reached. Undernutrition was detected in 28.6% of the participants, and depression was present in 37.3%. A statistically significant relationship was found between the risk of undernutrition and the risk of depression, with individuals without a risk of depression being found to have a lower risk of undernutrition. (P < .001). The risk of undernutrition was found to increase with advancing age. Moreover, individuals with higher values for arm muscle area, arm muscle circumference, mid-upper arm circumference, triceps skinfold thickness, calf circumference, and body mass index had a lower risk of undernutrition. No relationship was found between gender and the risk of depression. However, a statistically significant relationship was observed between age and the risk of depression, indicating that older patients had a higher risk of depression. In this study, a statistically significant relationship was found between the risk of undernutrition and the risk of depression in hospitalized patients. It was observed that the risk of undernutrition was lower in individuals without risk of depression.

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Malnutrition is associated with increased disease risk in older people in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 9 publications

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Malnutrition among the older adult: an additional challenge for the rehabilitation team-insights of a small population of Switzerland

Malnutrition among the older adult: an additional challenge for the rehabilitation team-insights of a small population of Switzerland

Meta-analysis and moderator analysis of the prevalence of malnutrition and malnutrition risk among older adults with dementia

Risks of undernutrition and depression in hospitalized patients: A cross-sectional study

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