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Nutritional Status in Hospitalized Patients Over 65 Years of Age With Mental Disorders

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Sponsor: University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana

Conditions: Malnutrition, Sarcopenia, Obesity, Sarcopenic Obesity, Frailty

The objective of of this observational study is to evaluate the nutritional status and the prevalence of nutrition-related conditions, as well as dysphagia, among patients aged 65 years and older with mental disorders. The study will also identify key associated factors and inform the development of targeted strategies for the prevention, early identification, and management of malnutrition and related conditions. Furthermore, a draft clinical pathway for nutritional care will be developed, and its feasibility and effectiveness will be assessed.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 65 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: OBSERVATIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 65 years and older
* Presence of at least one psychiatric diagnosis
* Hospitalization at the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit of the University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who did not provide written informed consent (or whose legal representatives did not provide consent)
* Hospitalization shorter than 48 hours
* Presence of delirium
* Patients receiving palliative care or who are terminally ill