Impact of primary care and public health integration of chronic conditions in China: a protocol for a prospective multicentre cohort study.

Introduction: The prevalence of chronic conditions is increasing. Given that the majority of chronic patients are managed by primary healthcare providers, there is a need to integrate primary care with public health to address the prevailing situation and enhance patient outcomes. The purpose of this study is to establish, implement and evaluate an integrated primary care and public health model in China for patients with chronic conditions.

Nutritional status and nutritional intervention of older inpatients in China.

Background: Malnutrition is a critical issue among older inpatients, yet limited large-scale research related to this issue has been conducted in China. This study aimed to examine the nutritional status and support of older inpatients in China, assess the associations between disease categories and malnutrition on admission, and explore effective nutritional intervention.

Methods: A total of 24,139 older participants from the China Nutrition Fundamental Data 2020 Project were included.