151 research outputs found
Protein-energy malnutrition in the rehabilitation setting: Evidence to improve identification
The malnutrition screening tool in geriatric rehabilitation: A comparison of validity when completed by health professionals with and without malnutrition screening training has implications for practice
What are the optimal dietary strategies for the management of cancer-related nausea and vomiting in adults: A PEN guideline update
Malnutrition in geriatric rehabilitation: Prevalence, patient outcomes, and criterion validity of the scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment and the Mini Nutritional Assessment
Role of domiciliary and family carers in individualised nutrition support for older adults living in the community
Cost-effectiveness of food, supplement and environmental interventions to address malnutrition in residential aged care: A systematic review
Nutrition screening in geriatric rehabilitation: Criterion (concurrent and predictive) validity of the Malnutrition Screening Tool and the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form
Optimising nutrition in residential aged care: A narrative review
In developed countries the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition increases with age and multi-morbidities increase nutritional risk in aged care residents in particular. This paper presents a narrative review of the current literature on the identification, prevalence, associated risk factors, consequences, and management of malnutrition in the <i>residential aged care (RAC)</i> setting. We performed searches of English-language publications on <i>Medline, PubMed, Ovid and the Cochrane Library</i> from January 1 1990 to November 25 2015. We found that, on average, half of all residents in aged care are malnourished as a result of factors affecting appetite, dietary intake and nutrient absorption. Malnutrition is associated with a multitude of adverse outcomes, including increased risk of infections, falls, pressure ulcers and hospital admissions, all of which can lead to increased health care costs and poorer quality of life. A number of food and nutrition strategies have demonstrated positive nutritional and clinical outcomes in the <i>RAC</i> setting. These strategies extend beyond simply enhancing the nutritional value of foods and hence necessitate the involvement of a range of committed stakeholders. Implementing a nutritional protocol in <i>RAC</i> facilities that comprises routine nutrition screening, assessment, appropriate nutrition intervention, including attention to food service systems, and monitoring by a multidisciplinary team can help prevent decline in residents’ nutritional status. Food and nutritional issues should be identified early and managed on admission and regularly in the <i>RAC</i> setting
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