2021 Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 13-20
【Objective】To investigate the relationship between body mass index （BMI） and the degree of improvement in activities of daily living （ADL）, and to determine the predictors of prognosis in patients admitted to integrated community care wards.【Methods】We performed a single-center retrospective cohort study of 314 patients, aged 65 years and older, admitted to integrated community care wards. Patient information was examined retrospectively from the medical records. Patients were placed into two groups based on BMI at admission, and statistical analysis was performed.【Result】The low BMI group showed a significant difference in functional independence measure （FIM） scores at admission, discharge and gain than did the non-low BMI group. In multiple regression analysis, BMI at admission was independently associated with FIM gain.【Conclusion】The low BMI group had lower FIM scores at admission, discharge and gain than those in the non-low BMI group, and BMI at admission was independently associated with FIM gain. Therefore, BMI as an indicator of nutritional status should be considered in the physical rehabilitation process in integrated community care wards.
