Malnutrition in older adults
Malnutrition is a highly prevalent condition in older adults, and poses a substantial burden
on health, social, and aged-care systems. Older adults are vulnerable to malnutrition due to …
on health, social, and aged-care systems. Older adults are vulnerable to malnutrition due to …
Advances in knowledge of screening practices and their use in clinical practice to prevent malnutrition
S Browne, A Geraghty, C Corish - Proceedings of the Nutrition …, 2022 - cambridge.org
Malnutrition is common among older adults and is associated with a progressive decline in
overall health and increased mortality. With a rapidly ageing population, the detection …
overall health and increased mortality. With a rapidly ageing population, the detection …
Dietitians' perceptions of identifying and managing malnutrition and frailty in the community: A mixed‐methods study
Aim This study aimed to explore dietitians' perceptions of their current practice for identifying
and managing malnutrition/frailty in the community, to fill an evidence gap. Methods This …
and managing malnutrition/frailty in the community, to fill an evidence gap. Methods This …
[HTML][HTML] The Malnutrition Awareness Scale for community-dwelling older adults: Development and psychometric properties
M Visser, MJ Sealy, E Leistra, E Naumann… - Clinical Nutrition, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background & Aims Qualitative studies suggest that malnutrition awareness is poor
in older adults. The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to quantitatively assess …
in older adults. The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to quantitatively assess …
'It takes a village': a qualitative study on malnutrition and oral nutritional supplements with older adults in Ireland
CME Reynolds, P Dominguez Castro… - European Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Malnutrition affects approximately 20% of older adult populations in Europe, yet
their views on the condition are rarely explored. This qualitative study aimed to explore the …
their views on the condition are rarely explored. This qualitative study aimed to explore the …
Describing Community-Based Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Nutritional Care of Older Adults: Results of a UK Survey
A Shield, V Romano, SM Robinson… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.healio.com
Purpose To ascertain current nutritional knowledge and training needs of community-based
nurses caring for older adults in the United Kingdom. Method A descriptive cross-sectional …
nurses caring for older adults in the United Kingdom. Method A descriptive cross-sectional …
Optimising an intervention to support home-living older adults at risk of malnutrition: a qualitative study
Background In the UK, about 14% of community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over are
estimated to be at risk of malnutrition. Screening older adults in primary care and treating …
estimated to be at risk of malnutrition. Screening older adults in primary care and treating …
The perception and understanding of the terminology used to describe malnutrition from the perspective of patients and health workers: A meta-synthesis of qualitative …
Background Malnutrition is prevalent across healthcare settings and has adverse outcomes
for patients and the health system. However, some patients do not recall being informed …
for patients and the health system. However, some patients do not recall being informed …
Dietitians' Perspectives on the Coordination and Continuity of Nutrition Care for Malnourished or Frail Clients: A Qualitative Study
Malnutrition and frailty are common conditions that impact overall health and function. There
is limited research exploring the barriers and enablers to providing coordinated nutrition …
is limited research exploring the barriers and enablers to providing coordinated nutrition …
Exploring adult inpatients' perceptions, understanding and preferences regarding the term 'malnutrition': A qualitative study
Aims To explore adult inpatients' perceptions, understanding and preferences regarding the
term 'malnutrition'and to identify the terms that adult inpatients report are used by themselves …
term 'malnutrition'and to identify the terms that adult inpatients report are used by themselves …