Malnutrition risk and hospital-acquired falls in older adults: A cross-sectional, multicenter study.

The results of this study show that malnutrition risk is a predictor for in-hospital falls in very old patients (≥80 years). In this patient group, the screening and assessment of nutritional status as well as nutritional interventions for the prevention/treatment of malnutrition risk should be considered as one important factor for successful fall prevention. Studies are necessary to assess the effect of nutritional interventions as part of a multifaceted fall-prevention program. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 348-353.