Publications by authors named "Eleonora Berardo"
Clin Nutr ESPEN
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Malnutrition significantly impacts the health and quality of life of hospitalized older patients, with a study identifying a high prevalence of malnutrition (82.3%) among a cohort of 594 patients aged 65 and older.
- The study found that factors like living alone and lower functional autonomy are associated with a higher risk of malnutrition, while increased functional ability is linked to lower risk.
- After one year, 31.8% of patients had died, with malnutrition being a key predictor of mortality, alongside factors like institutionalization and cognitive impairment.
