Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Abstract

Malnutrition's Effect on Elderly Patients' Hip Fracture Recovery

Kitterman Riga*

Older people who have hip fractures may fare poorly if they are malnourished. The goal of this study is to examine several malnutrition indicators that result in negative effects. Methods: A prospective analysis of patients from a geriatric trauma centre was conducted. Various demographics, information on the incident, and whether or not anticoagulation or osteoporosis prophylaxis was used were all noted. Analyses of the nutritional status in relation to laboratory variables and the nutritional risk score were also conducted. Results: This study's key conclusion is that inadequate nutrition is statistically substantially linked to both worse independence and greater mortality Osteoporosis prevention given postoperatively is protective of mortality and independence Conclusions: Geriatric patients' malnutrition Geriatric individuals who are malnourished have a higher chance of dying, having decreased mobility, and losing their independence after hip fractures. Patients can maintain their independence when administered an osteoporosis prophylaxis during an inpatient stay. It is important to ascertain the dietary state of elderly individuals with hip fractures and make accommodations.

Published Date: 2022-11-29; Received Date: 2022-11-02