Exploring the role of calf circumference as a predisposing factor for intra-hospital delirium: investigating potential gender differences: revealing potential gender variances

Abstract Background Malnutrition and sarcopenia significantly increase the risk of intra-hospital delirium, particularly among older adults. Given the potential correlation between calf circumference (CC) and these conditions, CC emerges as a promising predisposing factor for delirium. This study ai...

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Published in:	BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors:	Chiara Ceolin, Mario Virgilio Papa, Cristina Simonato, Sara Cazzavillan, Margherita Vergadoro, Giulia Salerno Trapella, Riccardo Sermasi, Marina De Rui, Marianna Noale, Bruno Micael Zanforlini, Chiara Curreri, Anna Bertocco, Maria Devita, Giuseppe Sergi, Alessandra Coin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-09-01
Subjects:	Delirium Older adults Calf circumference Sarcopenia Nutritional status
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05334-1