Ann Rehabil Med.  2017 Dec;41(6):1005-1012. 10.5535/arm.2017.41.6.1005.

Effects of Nutritional Status on 6-Month Outcome of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients

• Miu KY
• Lam PS

• KMID: 2400285
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.2017.41.6.1005

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To identify the prevalence of malnutrition in elderly hip fracture and to investigate the relationship between hip fracture patients and malnutrition on functional recovery and mortality.
METHODS
All hip fracture patients age >65 years admitted to a rehabilitation unit were recruited from July 2015 to June 2016. Nutritional status was assessed by Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-SF) within 72 hours of admission. Patients were reassessed at 6 months for functional status and place of residence. Length of hospital stay, in-patient mortality rate, and 6-month mortality rate were also recorded.
RESULTS
There were 218 patients recruited. The mean age was 83.5±7.5 years. According the MNA-SF, 46 (21.1%) were well nourished, 115 (52.6%) were at risk of malnutrition, and 57 (26.1%) were malnourished. Malnourished individuals were significantly older, had lower Mini-Mental State Examination score and albumin level, were functionally more dependent and were more likely to reside in elderly care facility. A higher proportion of elderly care residents were at-risk or were malnourished on admission, discharge and at 6 months. Functional recovery was slower in the malnourished group. In-patient mortality was higher in malnourished individuals compared to those at risk of malnourishment and well-nourished individuals.
CONCLUSION
The prevalence of malnutrition is high and is associated with poor functional recovery and elderly care placement. Residents of elderly care facilities are especially at risk due a higher prevalence of malnourishment. Health authorities are encouraged to evaluate the dietetic component in elderly care facilities and initiate nutrition supplementation in their planning of healthcare resources.

Keyword

Hip fractures; Nutritional status; Outcome

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Delivery of Health Care
Hip Fractures*
Hip*
Humans
Length of Stay
Malnutrition
Mortality
Nutritional Status*
Prevalence
Rehabilitation

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Modified Barthel Index (MBI) change among nutritional group on discharge and at 6 months. Each line represent different nutritional group.

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  Fig. 2 Elderly care facilities (OAH) placement among nutritional group on admission, discharge and at 6 months.

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