J Barthel1, M Fischer2, R Aigner2, J Hack2, B Bücking2, S Ruchholtz2, D Eschbach2. 1. Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH - Standort Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043, Marburg, Deutschland. barthelj@med.uni-marburg.de. 2. Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH - Standort Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043, Marburg, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Malnutrition in geriatric trauma patients is associated with an increased risk of complications and mortality and is therefore a key risk factor. The assessment of the affected patients plays an important role in improving the outcome of this growing patient group. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In 2016 a questionnaire was sent to 571 departments specialized in traumatology and orthopedics throughout Germany. The following were recorded: level of care, expertise in geriatric trauma, nutrition-based screening procedures and nutritional ward round procedures. RESULTS: The response rate was 57% (n = 325) and closely reflected the treatment reality in Germany with respect to the level of care (superregional, regional or local trauma center and those without special qualifications). In 14% (n = 45) the participants were German Society for Trauma Surgery(DGU)-certified centers for age-related traumatology, while a further 5% (n = 15) were in the process of certification. The nutritional status was assessed in 56% (n = 181) of the clinics. Most frequently used was the body mass index (74%) followed by the mini nutritional assessment (30%), laboratory parameters (29%) and nutritional risk screening 2002 (19%). Some additional methods were specified. In approximately half of the departments nutritional ward rounds took place in regular wards (50%) and intensive care units (57%). DISCUSSION: The high response rate of this study seems to show the particular interest for malnutrition in geriatric trauma patients. This is reflected in an increase in the participating clinics compared to past surveys and also the more regularly performed assessment of nutritional status and implementation of nutritional visits. CONCLUSION: The establishment of suitable and time-effective screening instruments and their implementation are still a challenge.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Malnutrition in geriatric traumapatients is associated with an increased risk of complications and mortality and is therefore a key risk factor. The assessment of the affected patients plays an important role in improving the outcome of this growing patient group. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In 2016 a questionnaire was sent to 571 departments specialized in traumatology and orthopedics throughout Germany. The following were recorded: level of care, expertise in geriatric trauma, nutrition-based screening procedures and nutritional ward round procedures. RESULTS: The response rate was 57% (n = 325) and closely reflected the treatment reality in Germany with respect to the level of care (superregional, regional or local trauma center and those without special qualifications). In 14% (n = 45) the participants were German Society for Trauma Surgery(DGU)-certified centers for age-related traumatology, while a further 5% (n = 15) were in the process of certification. The nutritional status was assessed in 56% (n = 181) of the clinics. Most frequently used was the body mass index (74%) followed by the mini nutritional assessment (30%), laboratory parameters (29%) and nutritional risk screening 2002 (19%). Some additional methods were specified. In approximately half of the departments nutritional ward rounds took place in regular wards (50%) and intensive care units (57%). DISCUSSION: The high response rate of this study seems to show the particular interest for malnutrition in geriatric traumapatients. This is reflected in an increase in the participating clinics compared to past surveys and also the more regularly performed assessment of nutritional status and implementation of nutritional visits. CONCLUSION: The establishment of suitable and time-effective screening instruments and their implementation are still a challenge.
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Keywords:
Center for age-related traumatology; Geriatric trauma patient; Geriatric traumatology; Malnutrition; Nutritional status; Risk factor; Screening; Tendency to fall
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