Risk factors associated with functional decline in older hospital survivors with acute lower respiratory tract infections: a prospective cohort study
Bingxuan Weng,
Jin Jin,
Lixue Huang
et al.
Abstract:Objective
To evaluate the dynamics of basic activity of daily living (BADL) in older patients with acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) during acute phase and to investigate risk factors associated with decreased physical function at discharge.
Methods
We conducted a prospective cohort study of patients aged 65 years and older who were hospitalized for acute LRTIs between April 15, 2020 and January 15, 2023. All patients received geriat… Show more
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