Detecting low-intake dehydration using bioelectrical impedance analysis in older adults in acute care settings: a systematic review.

Saleh Alsanie Stephen Eu Ruen Lim Stephen A Wootton

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2022)

Given the scarcity of literature and inconsistency between findings, it is not possible to ascertain the value of bioelectrical impedance for detecting low-intake dehydration in older inpatients.

Keyphrases

acute care
dual energy
body composition
physical activity
computed tomography
weight gain
middle aged
body mass index
magnetic resonance imaging
weight loss