Inflammation, pressure ulcers and poor functional status predict negative rehabilitation outcomes in postacute geriatric patients.The purposes of this retrospective study were to document the prevalence of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker of inflammation, and its potential predictive value for Rehabilitation outcomes in post-acute elderly inpatients.  High levels of CRP (> 0.5 mg/dl) were present in 100% of the subjects, and the value > 1.5 mg/dl (n = 86) predicted unfavourable outcomes (n = 28; 32.5% of the patients: death or transfer to other institutions).  The study highlights the need for future investigations into the possible reduction of CRP levels, after an intensive nutritional approach and combined physical interventions.
CRP
Inflammation, pressure ulcers and poor functional status predict negative rehabilitation outcomes in postacute geriatric patients.The purposes of this retrospective study were to document the prevalence of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker of inflammation, and its potential predictive value for Rehabilitation outcomes in post-acute elderly inpatients.  High levels of CRP (> 0.5 mg/dl) were present in 100% of the subjects, and the value > 1.5 mg/dl (n = 86) predicted unfavourable outcomes (n = 28; 32.5% of the patients: death or transfer to other institutions).  The study highlights the need for future investigations into the possible reduction of CRP levels, after an intensive nutritional approach and combined physical interventions.
CRP
Inflammation, pressure ulcers and poor functional status predict negative rehabilitation outcomes in postacute geriatric patients.The purposes of this retrospective study were to document the prevalence of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker of inflammation, and its potential predictive value for Rehabilitation outcomes in post-acute elderly inpatients.  High levels of CRP (> 0.5 mg/dl) were present in 100% of the subjects, and the value > 1.5 mg/dl (n = 86) predicted unfavourable outcomes (n = 28; 32.5% of the patients: death or transfer to other institutions).  The study highlights the need for future investigations into the possible reduction of CRP levels, after an intensive nutritional approach and combined physical interventions.
CRP
Inflammation, pressure ulcers and poor functional status predict negative rehabilitation outcomes in postacute geriatric patients.The purposes of this retrospective study were to document the prevalence of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker of inflammation, and its potential predictive value for Rehabilitation outcomes in post-acute elderly inpatients.  High levels of CRP (> 0.5 mg/dl) were present in 100% of the subjects, and the value > 1.5 mg/dl (n = 86) predicted unfavourable outcomes (n = 28; 32.5% of the patients: death or transfer to other institutions).  The study highlights the need for future investigations into the possible reduction of CRP levels, after an intensive nutritional approach and combined physical interventions.
CRP
Inflammation, pressure ulcers and poor functional status predict negative rehabilitation outcomes in postacute geriatric patients.The purposes of this retrospective study were to document the prevalence of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker of inflammation, and its potential predictive value for Rehabilitation outcomes in post-acute elderly inpatients.  High levels of CRP (> 0.5 mg/dl) were present in 100% of the subjects, and the value > 1.5 mg/dl (n = 86) predicted unfavourable outcomes (n = 28; 32.5% of the patients: death or transfer to other institutions).  The study highlights the need for future investigations into the possible reduction of CRP levels, after an intensive nutritional approach and combined physical interventions.
CRP