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Observational studyNutrients2024

Predictive Feasibility of the Graz Malnutrition Screening, Controlling Nutritional Status Score, Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index, and Prognostic Nutritional Index for Postoperative Long-Term Mortality After Surgically Treated Proximal Femur Fracture.

Domenik Popp, Marie Stich-Regner, Lukas Schmoelz, Sara Silvaieh, Stephan Heisinger, Arastoo Nia

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Observational study in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Domenik PoppClinical Division of Traumatology, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-8580-2314
Marie Stich-RegnerClinical Division of Traumatology, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Lukas SchmoelzClinical Division of Traumatology, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Sara SilvaiehDepartment of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Stephan HeisingerClinical Division of Traumatology, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Arastoo NiaClinical Division of Traumatology, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-9001-7732

Funding

The Medical Scientific Fund of the Mayor of the Federal Capital Vienna Nr. AP22193MWF/KP22193MWF
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHip fractures are a prevalent and serious health issue, particularly among the elderly population aged >65 years. These injuries are associated with elevated rates of postoperative complications and mortality, significantly diminishing patients' quality of life in both the short- and long-term. The prognosis for recovery is further exacerbated in individuals with signs of malnutrition. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of four distinct nutritional assessment scores in relation to postoperative mortality in patients undergoing surgical intervention for hip fractures at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months.

methodsThis observational study included patients admitted to the Department of Traumatology at the Medical University for the surgical management of hip fractures between January 2019 and November 2021. Nutritional assessment scores were derived from a retrospective analysis of clinical data. The statistical correlation between nutritional scores and postoperative mortality outcomes was rigorously evaluated.

resultsLogistic regression analysis revealed a statistically significant correlation (

conclusionsAlthough a significant correlation existed between the evaluated nutritional scores and postoperative mortality, the predictive value of these scores was quantitatively low. No single nutritional assessment tool has emerged as a strong predictor of postoperative outcomes in this patient population. Consequently, implementation of any specific nutritional screening tool for standard assessment in patients with hip fractures is not recommended at this time. Nevertheless, given the established association between malnutrition and postoperative mortality, a comprehensive evaluation of nutritional status is advisable and further research is needed.

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Geriatric AssessmentMalnutritionNutritional StatusNutrition AssessmentPostoperative ComplicationsAgedAged, 80 and overFeasibility StudiesFemaleHip FracturesHumansMalePredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProximal Femoral FracturesRetrospective StudiesCONUTGMSGNRIhip fracturemalnutritionmortalityPNIrisk prediction

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PMID39770903
PMCPMC11676286

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