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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Malnutrition is a key factor in the progression of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) among the elderly.
  • The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a tool used to evaluate nutritional status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the nutritional status of elderly individuals with pulmonary TB using the MNA.
  • To investigate the relationship between nutritional status and physical function in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey involving 532 elderly pulmonary TB patients.
  • Nutritional status assessed via MNA (well-nourished ≥24 points; abnormal <24 points).
  • Physical function evaluated using Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), and Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST).

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of malnutrition was observed (79.5% in the abnormal-nourished group).
  • The abnormal-nourished group exhibited significantly poorer physical function (lower BBS, higher TUG and FTSST scores).
  • Nutritional score positively correlated with BBS and negatively with TUG and FTSST.

Conclusions:

  • Malnutrition is common in elderly patients with pulmonary TB.
  • Nutritional status is significantly associated with physical function, including balance and mobility.