Usefulness of the GLIM criteria to predict recovery of activities of daily living in older adults with post-acute stroke

Malnutrition is observed in up to 37% of patients after stroke,1 depending on the assessment tools and setting, and is associated with poor prognosis.2-4 Malnutrition after stroke is most prevalent during the post-acute phase,1 and is negatively associated with clinical outcomes such as mortality, length of hospital stay, hospitalization costs, and functional status.2-4 Thus, malnutrition is a key challenge in improving the outcomes after stroke.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 3, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Daiki Kobayashi, Yoshihiro Yoshimura, Takashi Mori, Eiji Hashizume Source Type: research