Association between dehydration on admission and postoperative complications in older persons undergoing orthopaedic surgery
ConclusionsThe findings of this study reveal that dehydration is highly prevalent among older persons on admission. Female gender and swallowing difficulty was found to be significantly associated with dehydration, although causal inference could not be delineated through this retrospective study.
Relevance to clinical practiceGiven its significant influence on care outcomes and postoperative recovery, hydration care that promotes early recognition and timely management of dehydration is an integral part of fundamental care for older persons.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Helen Y.L. Chan, Anthony Cheng, Susana Cheung, Wai ‐wah Pang, Wai‐yiu Ma, Long‐chau Mok, Wai‐kuen Wong, Diana T.F. Lee Tags: Special Issue Fundamental Care ‐ Original Article Source Type: research
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