Iron deficiency, fatigue and muscle strength and function in older hospitalized patients.

Sophia NeidleinRainer Wirth Maryam Pourhassan

Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2020)

Iron deficiency is an independent risk factor for fatigue and poor functional recovery among older hospitalized patients. Iron supplementation seems to be capable of improving functional performance.

Keyphrases

iron deficiency
sleep quality
physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged
depressive symptoms