Research Article

Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study

Volume: 53 Number: 1 March 10, 2026
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Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Background: Systemic inflammation and malnutrition are key contributors to adverse outcomes among older adults admitted to the ICU. The prognostic relevance of CRP-to-albumin ratio (CAR), reflecting combined inflammatory and nutritional status, was evaluated in relation to 28-day mortality. Methods: A retrospective cohort of 207 older adults (≥65 years) admitted to the ICU between December 2024 and June 2025 was analyzed. Demographic variables, clinical features, and laboratory parameters were extracted from electronic health records. All-cause mortality at 28 days served as the primary outcome, while prognostic assessment was performed using ROC analysis alongside multivariable logistic regression models. Results: A 28-day all-cause mortality of 26.1% was observed. Non-survivors exhibited significantly higher CAR, CRP, APACHE II, and SOFA scores (p < 0.001). In multivariable models, CAR remained independently associated with mortality (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.01–1.28, p = 0.034). An AUC of 0.77 (95% CI 0.70–0.84) was observed for CAR, indicating good discriminatory ability. Conclusions: The CAR independently associated with short-term mortality in geriatric ICU patients and may serve as a simple, inexpensive biomarker for early risk stratification and outcome prediction.

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Ethical Statement

The Institutional Ethics Committee of the Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital approved the study protocol (Approval No: 632, September 19, 2025), and all study-related procedures adhered to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and subsequent revisions.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration, Medical Education, Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 10, 2026

Submission Date

December 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 12, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 53 Number: 1

APA
Düzgün, A., Çakırer, M., Yanatma, S., Kalın, B. S., & Kaya, S. (2026). Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study. Dicle Medical Journal, 53(1), 87-94. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1906453
AMA
1.Düzgün A, Çakırer M, Yanatma S, Kalın BS, Kaya S. Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study. Dicle Medical Journal. 2026;53(1):87-94. doi:10.5798/dicletip.1906453
Chicago
Düzgün, Ahmet, Maşallah Çakırer, Seher Yanatma, Burhan Sami Kalın, and Sedat Kaya. 2026. “Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study”. Dicle Medical Journal 53 (1): 87-94. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1906453.
EndNote
Düzgün A, Çakırer M, Yanatma S, Kalın BS, Kaya S (March 1, 2026) Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study. Dicle Medical Journal 53 1 87–94.
IEEE
[1]A. Düzgün, M. Çakırer, S. Yanatma, B. S. Kalın, and S. Kaya, “Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study”, Dicle Medical Journal, vol. 53, no. 1, pp. 87–94, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.5798/dicletip.1906453.
ISNAD
Düzgün, Ahmet - Çakırer, Maşallah - Yanatma, Seher - Kalın, Burhan Sami - Kaya, Sedat. “Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study”. Dicle Medical Journal 53/1 (March 1, 2026): 87-94. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.1906453.
JAMA
1.Düzgün A, Çakırer M, Yanatma S, Kalın BS, Kaya S. Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study. Dicle Medical Journal. 2026;53:87–94.
MLA
Düzgün, Ahmet, et al. “Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study”. Dicle Medical Journal, vol. 53, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 87-94, doi:10.5798/dicletip.1906453.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Düzgün, Maşallah Çakırer, Seher Yanatma, Burhan Sami Kalın, Sedat Kaya. Prognostic Value of CRP-to-Albumin Ratio in Elderly ICU Patients: A Retrospective Study. Dicle Medical Journal. 2026 Mar. 1;53(1):87-94. doi:10.5798/dicletip.1906453