One-day survey on nutrition of geriatrics inpatients in Zhejiang province and analysis of influencing factors
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2024.09.015
- VernacularTitle:浙江省老年医学科住院患者营养一日调查及影响因素分析
- Author:
Difei WU
1
;
Xiyan YU
;
Xujiao CHEN
Author Information
1. 浙江大学医学院，杭州 310058
- Keywords:
Malnutrition;
Diet;
Hospitalization
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2024;43(9):1180-1190
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:A one-day nutritional survey study was conducted on geriatric inpatients in the Zhejiang region to evaluate their nutritional and health status.The study aimed to assess the nutritional and health status of elderly patients in the hospital, as well as perform a correlation analysis on the factors influencing the nutritional status of geriatric inpatients.The findings aim to provide evidence to support clinical interventions.Methods:This multicenter cross-sectional study involved conducting a one-day nutritional survey among geriatric inpatients in 42 medical units across Zhejiang, China.Questionnaires were utilized to gather demographic information, record 24-hour dietary intake, calculate total calorie and protein intake, screen for nutrition-related geriatric syndromes, and collect laboratory data from inpatients in the geriatrics department of these medical facilities.Analysis of the data was performed using SPSS 25.0 software to compare groups with varying nutritional statuses and identify potential influencing factors on the nutritional status of elderly hospitalized patients.Results:A total of 325 valid surveys(97.9%)were collected from 332 senior inpatients.Among them, 30 individuals(9.2%)were classified in the malnutrition group, 120 individuals(36.9%)were in the group at risk for malnutrition, and 175 individuals(53.8%)were in the group with appropriate nutrition.Approximately 37.8%(123 out of 325)of elderly hospitalized patients met the recommended minimum daily protein intake of 1g/(kg·d).Following adjustment for confounding variables, the results of multifactorial logistic regression analysis revealed that shorter daily sedentary time(2-4h), independent ambulation, assisted ambulation, maintaining regular food intake before hospitalization, and good or fair self-perceived health were protective factors for the nutritional status of elderly hospitalized patients.Conversely, having fewer than 5 teeth was identified as a risk factor.Conclusions:The prehospital living status of elderly hospitalized patients is closely related to their nutritional status.It is important to prioritize nutritional assessment and provide intervention guidance for lifestyle improvements in this population.
