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Li M, Li M, Mao E, Li M, Cui Y, Chen S. Prevalence and risk factors associated with dehydration of patients with dysphagia in eastern China: A cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Pract 2024; 30:e13236. [PMID: 38238976 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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AIMS Dehydration is one of the common complications of dysphagia and poses significant risks including hospitalization and mortality, but the relationship between dysphagia and dehydration has received little attention. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors for dehydration of patients with dysphagia in eastern China, and to provide reference for early identification and prevention of dehydration. METHODS A descriptive, cross-sectional design was conducted. Three hundred and thirty-seven (n = 337) patients with dysphagia participated in the study between August and December 2022. Information relating to participants' demographic variables, nutrition, cognition, functional, hydration status and fluid intake was collected. Univariate analysis was used to examine related impact factors, and then binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine reliable impact factors. RESULTS Among 337 patients with dysphagia, the average age was 63.47 ± 16.96, most participants were male (72.1%) and married (91.7%). The prevalence of dehydration was calculated to be 43.9%, the mean plasma osmolality score was 293.53 mmol/L. Diseases with the highest prevalence were stroke (78.3%), followed by hypertension (63.5%). The risk for dehydration increased with older age, usage of more medicines such as diuretics and beta-blockers, worse functional status and lower fluid intake. CONCLUSION This study found a high percentage of dehydration in patients with dysphagia. Findings can provide a basis for targeted nursing interventions for clinical prevention and treatment of dehydration.
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- Mengchao Li
- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Nanjing Zijin Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Atciyurt K, Heybeli C, Smith L, Veronese N, Soysal P. The prevalence, risk factors and clinical implications of dehydration in older patients: a cross-sectional study. Acta Clin Belg 2024; 79:12-18. [PMID: 37898916 DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2023.2275922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Adequate hydration is essential for the maintenance of physiological functions. Older adults may not be able to maintain adequate hydration, which is often not recognized. Our aim was to investigate the prevalence, risk factors and clinical implications of dehydration in older adults. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 964 older adults in one geriatric outpatient clinic in Turkey. Dehydration was defined as a calculated [1,86 × (Na+K)+1,15×glucose+urea +14] plasma osmolarity of ≥ 295 mOsm/L. Clinical characteristics and measures of comprehensive geriatric assessments of patients with dehydration and normohydration were compared. Predictors of dehydration were assessed using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Mean age was 79.9 ± 7.7 years, (71.7% female). The prevalence of dehydration was 31%. Female patients, diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic renal failure (CKD), a higher risk of falling (based on Timed Up and Go test), probable sarcopenia, dependence based on basic and instrumental daily living activities (BADL and IADL) were more common in the dehydrated group (p < 0.05). After adjusting for age and gender, dependency on BADL and IADL, the risk of falling were still higher in the dehydrated group (p < 0.05). There were significant relationships between dehydration and risk of falling (OR 1.38, 95% CI 1.00-1.90; p < 0.05), after adjustment for age, gender, DM, CKD. CONCLUSION Dehydration is common among older adults and is associated with a dependency, probable sarcopenia, and an increased risk of falling. Screening for dehydration and taking preventive measures may be beneficial in avoiding the negative consequences associated with dehydration.
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- Kubra Atciyurt
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Mus State Hospital, Mus, Turkey
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- Centre for Health, Performance, and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lech MA, Warpechowski M, Wojszel A, Rentflejsz J, Świętek M, Wojszel ZB. Vitamin D Status among Patients Admitted to a Geriatric Ward-Are Recommendations for Preventing Its Deficiency Effective Enough? Nutrients 2024; 16:193. [PMID: 38257086 PMCID: PMC10819869 DOI: 10.3390/nu16020193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Despite a decade of available recommendations aimed at preventing vitamin D (VD) deficiency in Poland, the efficacy of these measures among community-dwelling older individuals remains inconsistent. The PolSenior2 study provided valuable insights into VD status among community-dwelling older individuals in Poland. However, it is important to note that this research did not include the elderly living in care institutions. Therefore, our study concentrates on evaluating VD status in older patients admitted to a geriatrics ward to indirectly assess their adherence to existing recommendations and preventive actions in this particular setting (whether they translate into health-promoting behaviors (i.e., taking vitamin D supplements) and whether the recommended, optimal 25(OH)D concentration values are achieved). This approach offers a comprehensive understanding of VD status in a previously understudied population. We aimed to evaluate VD status in patients aged 70 and above within the geriatrics ward, exploring its association with age, sex, BMI, and the use of VD supplements. The study involved the measurement of serum VD concentration in 240 individuals. Of these participants, 177 (73.8%) were women, and 193 (80.4%) were over 75 years old. The median 25(OH)D concentration was found to be 22.95 (IQR, 13.7-33.0) ng/mL. Notably, profound deficiency (<10 ng/mL) was noted in 15% of the participants, while 67.5% exhibited VD inadequacy (<30 ng/mL). It is worth mentioning that only 18.3% of individuals took VD supplements preadmission. Insufficiency was more prevalent in nonsupplemented individuals (70.9% vs. 52.3%, p = 0.02) and those with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 (76.2% vs. 59.2%, p = 0.007). The logistic regression model demonstrated that obese patients had over two times higher odds of VD inadequacy (OR = 2.21, p = 0.0074), as did nonsupplemented individuals (OR = 2.23, p = 0.0187). The high prevalence of VD deficiency and inadequacy in geriatric ward admissions emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions and enhanced education for older adults, caregivers, and physicians to improve adherence to preventive supplementation practices.
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- Maksymilian Adam Lech
- Interdisciplinary Student Scientific Society, Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland; (M.A.L.); (M.W.); (A.W.)
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- Interdisciplinary Student Scientific Society, Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland; (M.A.L.); (M.W.); (A.W.)
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- Interdisciplinary Student Scientific Society, Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland; (M.A.L.); (M.W.); (A.W.)
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- Doctoral School, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland;
- Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior in Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior in Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior in Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland;
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Greeley B, Low H, Kelly R, McDermid R, Song X. Preserving the discreteness of deficits during coding leads to a lower frailty index in individuals living in long-term care. Mech Ageing Dev 2023; 214:111851. [PMID: 37453658 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2023.111851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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This study assesses two coding approaches on the frailty index (FI). Two FI were calculated using 43 variables from 29,758 older adults (84.6 ± 8 years old; 64 % female) in long-term care. Scores were coded as 0, 0.5, or 1 regardless of the number of levels (grouped), or preserved (e.g., a 4 level variable was coded as 0, 0.33, 0.67, or 1; discrete). Grouped and discrete FI were compared with each ordinal variable removed but all other ordinal variables included. This was repeated until 28 unique (14 grouped, 14 discrete) FI had been constructed each with one ordinal variable removed per FI. FI was correlated to age and mortality separated by sex. The median grouped (0.302 (0.221-0.372)) was higher relative to the discrete (0.237 (0.170-0.307)) FI. The discrete (r = 0.91, r = 0.87) and grouped (r = 0.93, r = 0.87) FI showed similar relationships to age and mortality. Removal of any ordinal variable reduced grouped FI by 0.004 or 0.016, whereas removal led to both increases (range: 0.003-0.001) and reductions (range: 0.002-0.008) for discrete FI. A grouped approach inflates FI. A discrete approach provides a more accurate measure of frailty.
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- Brian Greeley
- Clinical Research, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Fraser Health, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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- Clinical Research, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Fraser Health, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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- Long-term Care and Assisted Living Access, Fraser Health, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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- Critical Care, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Fraser Health, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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- Clinical Research, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Fraser Health, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
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van Buuren CP, van der Steen JT, Olthof-Nefkens M, Bakker C, Koopmans RTCM, Perry M, Kalf JG. The Complexity of Nutritional Problems in Persons with Dementia: Expanding a Theoretical Model. J Alzheimers Dis 2023; 96:183-192. [PMID: 37742638 PMCID: PMC10657712 DOI: 10.3233/jad-230135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Persons with dementia are at risk of developing nutritional problems. Theoretical models on nutritional problems have been developed, but have not been evaluated with healthcare professionals. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the comprehensiveness and applicability of a theoretical model of nutritional problems in persons with dementia for daily nursing home practice. METHODS A qualitative design employing a combined deductive and inductive approach was used. Healthcare professionals were eligible to participate if they 1) had expert knowledge of and experience with nutritional problems related to dementia, and 2) worked in a nursing home affiliated with an academic network covering the east and south of the Netherlands. Three focus group interviews with 20 healthcare professionals from seven professions were held. We conducted thematic analysis and we compared themes with existing theoretical models from the literature. RESULTS We identified six themes, four of which corresponded with the existing models (observing and analysing nutritional problems; consequences of nutritional problems; functioning of the person with dementia; environmental factors). Interprofessional collaboration and ethical factors were identified as new themes. The analyses indicated interactions within each theme, between themes, and a bidirectional connection between themes. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated the relevance of interprofessional collaboration and ethical considerations in nutritional problems related to dementia. It uncovered complex bidirectional relations within and between factors regarding nutritional problems. All aspects should be taken into account to minimize the consequences of nutritional problems for persons with dementia.
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- Cornelia Pieternella van Buuren
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- ‘Joachim en Anna’, Center for Specialized Geriatric Care, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Donders Institute for Brain Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Zorggroep Maas & Waal, Beneden-Leeuwen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Groenhuysen, Center for Geriatric Care, Roosendaal, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- ‘Joachim en Anna’, Center for Specialized Geriatric Care, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- General Medical Practice, Velp, The Netherlands
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- Radboudumc Alzheimer Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Donders Institute for Brain Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Lambert K, Carey S. Dehydration in geriatrics: consequences and practical guidelines. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2023; 26:36-41. [PMID: 36131635 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000000880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Geriatric dehydration is a widespread and under recognized problem. The purpose of this review was to examine the latest evidence regarding geriatric dehydration and provide practical guidance for health professionals. RECENT FINDINGS This review covers evidence from the past 2 years and shows that geriatric dehydration is not benign and is associated with significant personal distress, as well as negative economic and health system consequences. New guidance on nutrition and hydration in the elderly recommend against the use of skin turgor, dry mouth, urine colour or specific gravity to determine hydration status in the elderly. Instead, serum osmolality is considered the gold standard. SUMMARY Strategies to prevent and manage geriatric dehydration should differ depending on aetiology (low intake, volume depletion or both). Widespread dissemination and implementation of innovative strategies that target improved access to fluids, and systems change to enable rapid and accurate identification and treatment are required.
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- Kelly Lambert
- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Sabanovic K, Skjøde Damsgaard EM, Gregersen M. Preoperative dehydration identified by serum calculated osmolarity is associated with severe frailty in patients with hip fracture. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2022; 52:94-99. [PMID: 36513491 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Preoperative dehydration is a well-known predictor of in-hospital complications and poor functional outcomes in older patients with hip fractures. In an orthopedic and geriatric cooperative setting, we aimed to investigate whether preoperative dehydration was associated with frailty, prolonged hospital stays and short-term mortality in older patients with hip fractures. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a Danish university hospital. The study population consisted of patients 65+ years surgically treated for hip fracture. Dehydration was defined as serum calculated osmolarity above 295 mmol/L. Outcomes were frailty at discharge measured by the Multidimensional Prognostic Index, hospital stay of 7 days or more and 90-day mortality. RESULTS In total, 214 patients were consecutively included in the study from March 11, 2018, to August 31, 2020. The mean age was 81.2 (SD: 7.6) and 69% of the patients were women. The prevalence of preoperative dehydration was 40%. It was associated with severe frailty (Odds Ratio (OR): 2.08 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11-3.90]; p = 0.02) and prolonged hospital stay (OR: 2.28 [95% CI: 1.29-4.04]; p = 0.02). Seven percent died when dehydrated compared to 5% in the non-dehydrated (p = 0.91). CONCLUSION Prevalence of preoperative dehydration is high among older patients with hip fractures and is associated with severe frailty and length of hospital stay. Systematic screening for dehydration on admission is advisable and may contribute to more adequate fluid management in the perioperative phase.
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- Kenan Sabanovic
- Department of Geriatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark.
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Rosi IM, Milos R, Cortinovis I, Laquintana D, Bonetti L. Sensitivity and specificity of the new Geriatric Dehydration Screening Tool: an observational diagnostic study. Nutrition 2022; 101:111695. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Predictors of short- and long-term mortality among acutely admitted older patients: role of inflammation and frailty. Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:409-418. [PMID: 34255297 PMCID: PMC8847174 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01926-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Frailty, demographic and clinical variables linked to incident diseases (e.g., dehydration, inflammation) contribute to poor outcomes in older patients acutely hospitalized. Their predictivity on short-, intermediate- and long-term mortality in a comprehensive model has been scarcely investigated. AIMS To test the performance of a predictive tool considering frailty and inflammation as well as age, sex and impaired hydration status on 1-year mortality in acutely admitted older patients. METHODS Retrospective observational study including 529 medical patients (age 84.6 ± 7.3 years). At hospital admission, frailty was assessed by the Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI). The Glasgow Prognostic Score (GPS) was used to grade systemic inflammation. Serum osmolarity was calculated to assess hydration. RESULTS After adjusting for age, sex, GPS and osmolarity, the severe-risk MPI was a strong predictor for 1-year mortality (OR 4.133; 95% CI 2.273-7.516; p < 0.001). Age > 85 years, male sex, GPS-2 and serum osmolarity > 300 mOsm/L were independent predictors of mortality in the same multivariable model. The MPI alone showed a moderate discrimination power (AUC 0.678; 95% CI 0.628-0.729; p < 0.001) on 1-year mortality, which increased by 12.5% after the addition of the above predictors in the fully adjusted regression model (AUC 0.763; 95% CI 0.719-0.807; p < 0.001). The severe-risk MPI adjusted for the same factors was also an independent predictor of mortality after 60 and 180 days since hospital admission. DISCUSSION Inflammation and impaired hydration are potentially modifiable risk factors for severe outcomes in older acutely hospitalized patients. A model combining GPS, age, gender, and plasma osmolarity improved the accuracy of MPI at admission in predicting long-term mortality.
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Paulis SJC, Everink IHJ, Halfens RJG, Lohrmann C, Schols JMGA. Perceived quality of collaboration in dehydration care among Dutch nursing home professionals: A cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:2357-2366. [PMID: 34981564 PMCID: PMC9545722 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Aim To explore the perceived quality of collaboration in dehydration care among nursing and medical staff in Dutch nursing homes. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods An online questionnaire was administered to nursing and medical staff in February 2020 to assess the quality of collaboration in dehydration care and its influencing factors. Descriptive statistics, chi‐square tests and multinomial logistic regression analysis were used to describe the results and examine differences between groups. Results In total, 695 questionnaires were completed by multiple levels of (specialized) nursing staff and nursing home physicians. The quality of collaboration was assessed as good (23.2%), sufficient (59.4%) and insufficient (17.4%). Predicting factors related to perceiving the quality of collaboration as good were working experience, dehydration training during education and the presence of a dehydration protocol/guideline in the nursing home. Enabling factors related to collaboration in dehydration care were ‘availability of sufficient aids to detect dehydration’, ‘continuity in the care relationship’ and ‘sufficient background data of the resident in the care record’. Factors that hinder collaboration were ‘insufficient knowledge about dehydration among nursing and medical staff’, ‘the absence of a team meeting in which the topic dehydration is discussed’ and ‘insufficient staffing level among nursing and medical staff’. Conclusion Collaboration in dehydration care was generally assessed as sufficient. Participants with >10 years of working experience, who received dehydration training during their education and had a dehydration protocol/guideline available in the nursing home, perceived the quality of collaboration more often as good. Experienced barriers and enablers for collaboration in dehydration care varied between professional groups. Therefore, it is important to gain more insight into (informal) caregivers’ perceptions on what is expected from each other about dehydration care. Impact Care professionals experience several limiting factors in collaborating in dehydration care. Addressing these factors could optimize dehydration care in Dutch nursing homes.
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- Simone J C Paulis
- Department of Health Services Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Nursing Science, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Health Services Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Family Medicine and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Narrative Review of Low-Intake Dehydration in Older Adults. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093142. [PMID: 34579019 PMCID: PMC8470893 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Low-intake dehydration is a common and often chronic condition in older adults. Adverse health outcomes associated with low-intake dehydration in older adults include poorer cognitive performance, reduced quality of life, worsened course of illness and recovery, and a high number of unplanned hospital admissions and increased mortality. The subjective methods to assess (risk of) dehydration are not reliable, and the evidence about preventive measures are also limited. So is the knowledge about the optimal intake of beverages per day. This narrative review presents the state of the science on the role of low intake hydration in older adults. Despite its simple cause—the inadequate intake of beverages—low-intake dehydration appears to be a very complex problem to address and much more research is needed in the area. Based on the existing evidence, it seems necessary to take setting specific differences and individual problems and needs into account to tackle dehydration in older adults. Further, it is necessary to increase awareness of the prevalence and severity of low-intake dehydration among older adults and in nursing staff in care homes and hospitals as well as among caregivers of older adults living at home.
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Hoen L, Pfeffer D, Zapf R, Raabe A, Hildebrand J, Kraft J, Kalkhof S. Association of Drug Application and Hydration Status in Elderly Patients. Nutrients 2021; 13:1929. [PMID: 34199738 PMCID: PMC8226953 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Due to multifactorial reasons, such as decreased thirst and decreased total body water, elderly patients are vulnerable to dehydration. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia increase the risk of dehydration and, in turn, dehydration decreases cognitive performance. The study aims to identify and assess differences in hydration status, taking into account patients' drug treatment and diseases, using bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA), thereby revealing unfavorable aspects of prognosis. 447 geriatric patients (241 women, 206 men) including information on medication and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) were investigated, which allowed studying the association between 40 drugs and the hydration status. First, patients were divided into disease groups. Renal disease and diuretic treatment were significantly different in both sexes, whereas cardiovascular patients differed exclusively for females. Next, drug enrichment was examined in either hyperhydrated or dehydrated patients. Simvastatin, candesartan, bisoprolol, amlodipine, olmesartan, furosemide, torasemide, allopurinol, mirtazapine, pantoprazole, cholecalciferol, and resveratrol showed enrichment depending on hydration status. This study demonstrated that patients can be differentiated and stratified by BIVA, taking into account medication and disease associated with hydration status. Although patients diagnosed with MCI and therefore treated with resveratrol, BIVA still showed evaluated dehydration. This is unfavorable in terms of prognosis and requires special attention.
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- Laura Hoen
- Institute for Bioanalysis, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Str. 2, D-96450 Coburg, Germany; (L.H.); (D.P.); (R.Z.); (J.H.)
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- Institute for Bioanalysis, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Str. 2, D-96450 Coburg, Germany; (L.H.); (D.P.); (R.Z.); (J.H.)
- Division of Geriatrics, Klinikum Coburg GmbH, Ketschendorfer Str. 33, D-96450 Coburg, Germany;
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- Institute for Bioanalysis, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Str. 2, D-96450 Coburg, Germany; (L.H.); (D.P.); (R.Z.); (J.H.)
- Division of Geriatrics, Klinikum Coburg GmbH, Ketschendorfer Str. 33, D-96450 Coburg, Germany;
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- Division of Nephrology, Klinikum Coburg GmbH, Ketschendorfer Str. 33, D-96450 Coburg, Germany;
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- Institute for Bioanalysis, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Str. 2, D-96450 Coburg, Germany; (L.H.); (D.P.); (R.Z.); (J.H.)
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- Division of Geriatrics, Klinikum Coburg GmbH, Ketschendorfer Str. 33, D-96450 Coburg, Germany;
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- Institute for Bioanalysis, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Str. 2, D-96450 Coburg, Germany; (L.H.); (D.P.); (R.Z.); (J.H.)
- Protein Biomarker Unit, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Perlickstr. 1, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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Gamba M, Moreira P, Borges N, Santos A, Afonso C, Amaral TF, Padrão P. Are older adults with excessive sodium intake at increased risk of hypohydration? J Hum Nutr Diet 2021; 34:834-840. [PMID: 33513297 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sodium intake is expected to affect water needs, although compensation mechanisms may not work efficiently particularly in older adults. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to quantify the association between sodium excretion and hydration status in a representative sample of Portuguese older adults. METHODS A cluster sampling approach was used, representing Portuguese older adults (≥65 years) according to sex, education level and region. From a sample size of 1500 participants, 1318 were eligible for the present analysis. A 24-h urine sample was collected, and volume, osmolality, creatinine and sodium were quantified. Free water reserve (FWR) was used to assess hydration status. Excessive sodium intake was defined as above 2000 mg day-1 as recommended by the World Health Organization. A multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to estimate the association between FWR and sodium excretion. Odds ratios (OR) and respective 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated. RESULTS Excessive sodium excretion was observed in 80.0% of women and 91.5% of men, whereas hypohydration affected 10.9% of women and 23.6% of men. After adjusting for confounders, excessive sodium excretion was associated with an increased risk of hypohydration among men (OR = 2.75; 95% CI = 1.06-7.15). CONCLUSIONS These results stress the positive association between excessive sodium intake and hypohydration in men and highlight the need for implementing strategies regarding the reduction of salt consumption and the promotion of water intake.
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- Marta Gamba
- Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Centro de Atividade Física, Saúde e Lazer, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,CINTESIS - Centre for Health Technology and Services Research, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,I3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,UISPA-IDMEC, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,EPIUnit - Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Wham C, Smithers A, Kruger R, Mazahery H, Richter M. Factors associated with low-intake dehydration among older inpatients: A pilot study. Australas J Ageing 2020; 40:e163-e172. [PMID: 33295084 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess fluid intake among older inpatients and factors associated with low-intake dehydration. METHODS Daily fluid intake and access were assessed within the 24-hour period, and blood was drawn to measure serum osmolality. RESULTS Of 89 patients, 16% and 27% had serum osmolality ≥ 300 (dehydrated) and 295-299 mOsm/kg (impending dehydration), respectively. Median (IQR) total fluid intake was 1.7 (1.6, 1.9) L/day. Fluid intake from beverages (P = .06) and water (P = .02) was higher in hydrated than impending/dehydrated patients. Of all fluid sources, only water intake was associated with hydration status (P = .02). The adjusted odds of serum osmolality ≥ 295 were increased for patients in the first (<0.3 L, P = .007) and second (0.3-0.8 L, P = .04) tertiles of water intake than those in the third tertile (≥0.8 L). Bladder control difficulty was associated with lower water intake (P = .03). CONCLUSION Monitoring water intake and assisting patients with bladder control difficulty may be key strategies to maintain hydration.
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- Carol Wham
- School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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Armstrong LE, Muñoz CX, Armstrong EM. Distinguishing Low and High Water Consumers-A Paradigm of Disease Risk. Nutrients 2020; 12:E858. [PMID: 32210168 PMCID: PMC7146321 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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A long-standing body of clinical observations associates low 24-h total water intake (TWI = water + beverages + food moisture) with acute renal disorders such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections. These findings prompted observational studies and experimental interventions comparing habitual low volume (LOW) and high volume (HIGH) drinkers. Investigators have learned that the TWI of LOW and HIGH differ by 1-2 L·d-1, their hematological values (e.g., plasma osmolality, plasma sodium) are similar and lie within the laboratory reference ranges of healthy adults and both groups appear to successfully maintain water-electrolyte homeostasis. However, LOW differs from HIGH in urinary biomarkers (e.g., reduced urine volume and increased osmolality or specific gravity), as well as higher plasma concentrations of arginine vasopressin (AVP) and cortisol. Further, evidence suggests that both a low daily TWI and/or elevated plasma AVP influence the development and progression of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Based on these studies, we propose a theory of increased disease risk in LOW that involves chronic release of fluid-electrolyte (i.e., AVP) and stress (i.e., cortisol) hormones. This narrative review describes small but important differences between LOW and HIGH, advises future investigations and provides practical dietary recommendations for LOW that are intended to decrease their risk of chronic diseases.
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- Lawrence E. Armstrong
- Professor Emeritus, Human Performance Laboratory and Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Health Sciences, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA;
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