Nutritional Status in Hospitalized Patients Over 65 Years of Age With Mental Disorders
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorUniversity Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana
About this trial
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 criteria
Qualifiers
Age 65 years and older
Presence of at least one psychiatric diagnosis
Hospitalization at the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit of the University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana
Lead sponsor
University of Primorska
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov