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This research aims to identify predictors of prolonged hospital stays in geriatric patients in post-emergency units, focusing on frailty and inflammation levels.

February 14, 2026Open Access

Frailty and inflammation predict prolonged stay in post-emergency geriatric units: a retrospective cohort study

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This research aims to identify predictors of prolonged hospital stays in geriatric patients in post-emergency units, focusing on frailty and inflammation levels.
Retrospective cohort design was used to analyze data from geriatric units.
Frailty was assessed along with levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) as indicators of inflammation.
Statistical analyses were performed to determine correlations between frailty, CRP levels, and length of hospital stay.
Frailty and elevated CRP levels are identified as significant predictors of prolonged stays in post-emergency geriatric units.
Older patients showing higher levels of frailty and inflammation were at risk for longer hospitalizations.

Abstract

Frailty and elevated CRP are key predictors of prolonged PEGU stay. Although causality cannot be established due to the retrospective design and potential biases, these findings may help to better characterize older patients who could potentially benefit from PEGU interventions.

Frailty and inflammation predict prolonged stay in post-emergency geriatric units: a retrospective cohort study

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