Nutritional and Oxidant Status of Elderly Patients in Hospital
Author Information
Author(s): Adel A. Alhamdan, Abdulaziz A.
Primary Institution: King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the nutritional status, glutathione, and oxidant status of elderly patients.
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for nutritional assessments for elderly patients upon hospital admission.
Supporting Evidence
- More than two-thirds of elderly patients were classified as at risk of malnutrition or malnourished.
- Elevated TBARS levels were found in malnourished groups compared to well-nourished groups.
- Length of hospital stay was longer for malnourished patients, but not statistically significant.
Takeaway
Many elderly patients in hospitals are not getting enough nutrition, which can make them sicker and keep them in the hospital longer.
Methodology
The study used the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) to evaluate nutritional status and measured glutathione and TBARS levels in blood samples.
Limitations
The study is limited by the small sample size and only measuring glutathione as an indicator of antioxidant status.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 71.4 years, with 64.7% being female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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