Frailty risk in hospitalised older adults with and without diabetes mellitus

• DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14529
• Publication Date: 2018-05-19T01:39:54Z
• Authors: Deborah A. Lekan; Thomas P. McCoy
• Keywords: Odds

Research indicates that diabetes mellitus (DM) may be a risk factor for frailty and individuals with DM are more likely to frail than without DM; however, there is limited research in hospitalised older adults.To determine the extent of adults using 16-item Frailty Risk Score (FRS) assess role predicting 30-day rehospitalisation, discharge an institution in-hospital mortality.The study was retrospective, cohort, correlational design secondary analysis data set consisting electronic health record data. The sample on medicine units. Logistic regression performed rehospitalisation location. Cox proportional hazards used analyse time death weighted propensity scores.Of 278 adults, 49% had DM, mean FRS not significantly different by status (9.6 vs. 9.1, p = 0.07). For increased associated odds (AOR 1.24, 95% CI [1.01, 1.51], 0.04). Although 81% were admitted from home, 57% discharged home 43% institution. An 1.48, [1.26, 1.74], < 0.001). (p 0.17), but 484% increase instantaneous (AHR 5.84, [1.71, 19.9], 0.005).Diabetes highly prevalent; status. institution, only mortality.Frailty assessment augment clinical facilitate tailoring care determining optimal outcomes patients DM.