Publications by authors named "Sandra Milena Castelblanco"
Article Synopsis
- In-hospital complications are common among patients over 65 and can worsen their clinical outcomes, yet there is limited research on the contributing factors.
- A study in Bogotá, Colombia, analyzed 1,657 elderly patients to identify factors linked to in-hospital complications, concentrating on aspects like functional dependence and malnutrition.
- Results revealed that both functional dependence and malnutrition are significant predictors of in-hospital complications, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments upon admission to acute care centers.
