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Nutritional Treatment of the Elderly
in Nursing Homes
Urša Mršnik, Eva Žaberl, Miha Kranjc
DEOS, celostna oskrba starostnikov, d.d., Gmajna 7, 1357 Notranje Gorice, Slovenia
Abstract
Introduction: The number of elderly individuals is increasing, due to
longer life expectancy. Malnutrition is widespread among the elderly
living at home, hospitalized or in nursing homes. Nutritional status
affects the quality of life, increases morbidity and mortality. With
nutrition treatment, we would like to improve our residents’ quality of
life and improve the role of dietitian in nursing homes.
Methods: The literature search was carried out in Pubmed, ScienceDirect,
Google Scholar and Medline. A filter was applied in order to select
papers published in the last 10 years. All types of studies were included.
Our research was conducted from April 2017 to March 2018 in seven
nursing homes. 1310 residents were included, aged over 65 years. On
the basis of MNA-SF® (Mini Nutritional Assessment – Short Form®),
we identified undernourished residents. Depending on the degree of
malnutrition, we have established appropriate nutritional support.
Results: Initial screening showed that in our nursing homes, 50.6 % had
good nutritional status, 29.2 % were at risk of malnutrition and 20.2 %
malnourished. In March 2018 46.6 % had good nutritional status, 39.9 %
were at risk of malnutrition, and 13.5 % malnourished.
Discussion: We begin nutritional treatment for every new resident, since
early recognition of malnutrition and appropriate measures significantly
affect quality of life. We are learning new approaches to nutritional
treatment and are expanding the range of measures that will provide
healthy life for residents. At the same time, we want to improve the role
of dietitian in all nursing homes.
Key words: nutrition screening, malnutrition, elderly, nursing home
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7055-18-4.67-74
in Nursing Homes
Urša Mršnik, Eva Žaberl, Miha Kranjc
DEOS, celostna oskrba starostnikov, d.d., Gmajna 7, 1357 Notranje Gorice, Slovenia
Abstract
Introduction: The number of elderly individuals is increasing, due to
longer life expectancy. Malnutrition is widespread among the elderly
living at home, hospitalized or in nursing homes. Nutritional status
affects the quality of life, increases morbidity and mortality. With
nutrition treatment, we would like to improve our residents’ quality of
life and improve the role of dietitian in nursing homes.
Methods: The literature search was carried out in Pubmed, ScienceDirect,
Google Scholar and Medline. A filter was applied in order to select
papers published in the last 10 years. All types of studies were included.
Our research was conducted from April 2017 to March 2018 in seven
nursing homes. 1310 residents were included, aged over 65 years. On
the basis of MNA-SF® (Mini Nutritional Assessment – Short Form®),
we identified undernourished residents. Depending on the degree of
malnutrition, we have established appropriate nutritional support.
Results: Initial screening showed that in our nursing homes, 50.6 % had
good nutritional status, 29.2 % were at risk of malnutrition and 20.2 %
malnourished. In March 2018 46.6 % had good nutritional status, 39.9 %
were at risk of malnutrition, and 13.5 % malnourished.
Discussion: We begin nutritional treatment for every new resident, since
early recognition of malnutrition and appropriate measures significantly
affect quality of life. We are learning new approaches to nutritional
treatment and are expanding the range of measures that will provide
healthy life for residents. At the same time, we want to improve the role
of dietitian in all nursing homes.
Key words: nutrition screening, malnutrition, elderly, nursing home
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7055-18-4.67-74
