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Pneumonia Risk in Institutionalized Older Adults With Severe Functional Dependency: An Exploratory Analysis Using

Yuichi Ohteru^1,2,3, Tomoyuki Kakugawa^1,2,4, Keita Murakawa³

¹Department of Pulmonology and Gerontology, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Ube, Japan.

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Pneumonia risk in dependent older adults is linked to male sex, low albumin, poor cognition, and weight loss. Routine assessments can identify high-risk individuals in long-term care.

Keywords:

cognitive dysfunction hypoalbuminemia nursing homes pneumonia weight loss

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Gerontology
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Pneumonia is a significant health concern for institutionalized older adults, particularly those with severe functional dependency.
Identifying modifiable risk factors is crucial for preventing pneumonia and improving outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine risk factors for pneumonia in severely functionally dependent older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
To assess the utility of routinely available clinical information for identifying individuals at high risk of pneumonia.

Main Methods:

A retrospective observational study of 257 institutionalized older adults with severe functional dependency in a Japanese nursing home (2014-2020).
Analysis of medical records and data from standardized "Doctor's Written Opinion" for long-term care insurance to identify pneumonia risk factors.

Main Results:

Pneumonia developed in 19.8% of residents, associated with lower survival rates and being the leading cause of death (37%).
Significant risk factors identified by multivariate Cox regression included male sex, lower serum albumin, impaired cognitive ability for daily decision-making, and recent weight loss (≥3% in 6 months).

Conclusions:

Male sex, low serum albumin, cognitive decline, and recent weight loss are key risk factors for pneumonia in this population.
Standardized long-term care assessments provide valuable data for identifying high-risk individuals, especially in resource-limited settings.
This approach can aid in targeted pneumonia prevention strategies for dependent older adults in long-term care.