Increased risk of rehospitalisation and death in older hospital patients at risk of malnutrition: A cohort study

•Prospective cohort study in Norwegian somatic hospitals over 11 years.•Nutritional risk screening of patient ≥65 years of age from 9,768 admissions.•Risk of malnutrition is associated with increased hospitalisation and death.•Stronger associations in patients aged 65–79 years and patients with...

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Published in:The Journal of nutrition, health & aging health & aging, 2024-12, Vol.29 (2), p.100455, Article 100455
Main Authors: Folven, Kristin I., Biringer, Eva, Nilsen, Roy M., Beck, Anne Marie, Sygnestveit, Kari, Skeie, Eli, Hetlevik, Øystein, Tangvik, Randi J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Health services
Hospitals
Mortality
Nutrition assessment
Nutritional status
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Summary:•Prospective cohort study in Norwegian somatic hospitals over 11 years.•Nutritional risk screening of patient ≥65 years of age from 9,768 admissions.•Risk of malnutrition is associated with increased hospitalisation and death.•Stronger associations in patients aged 65–79 years and patients with
ISSN:1279-7707
1760-4788
1760-4788
DOI:10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100455