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Low Skeletal Muscle Mass and the Incidence of Delirium in Hospitalized Older Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Yuhou ShenQianyi WanRui ZhaoYi ChenLin XiaYutao WuShuomeng XiaoYong WangLihao ZhaoTao LiXiao Ting Wu
Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2023)
Hospitalized patients with low skeletal muscle mass might have higher incidence of delirium, particularly in those of older age and undergoing major surgeries. Therefore, great attention should be paid to these patients.
Keyphrases
  • skeletal muscle
  • risk factors
  • insulin resistance
  • cardiac surgery
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • working memory
  • prognostic factors
  • type diabetes
  • acute kidney injury
  • metabolic syndrome
  • hip fracture
  • middle aged