Abstract:Objectives
Malnutrition and sarcopenia are both associated with increased risks of adverse outcomes in older people. The emergency department (ED) is a unique and crucial part of geriatric care. Clinical evaluation of malnutrition-sarcopenia syndrome (MSS) in the ED setting and its impact on prognosis after ED visits remain to be elucidated. This study aims to determine the associations of malnutrition, sarcopenia and MSS with subsequent prognoses and geriatric conditions.
Design
This was a prospective observa… Show more
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