Post - Hospital Syndrome: Profile of Functional Status by Malnutrition

Post-Hospital Syndrome: Evaluation of Functional Status in Malnourished, Geriatric Patients at Hospital Discharge

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.

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.

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