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A MINI NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK OF MALNUTRITION IN ELDERLY UNDER THREE NUTRITION SUPPORT MODELS
E. Lindhorst, M. Ramel, P. Kelly, L. Jones
J Aging Res Clin Practice 2016;5(1):20-23
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine which nutritional support setting fostered the best nutritional status in elderly patients using the Mini Nutritional Assessment survey. Design and Participants: The analytical sample included a total of 75 adults aged 60-89 years. Setting: There were three nutrition support settings: a nursing home, an assisted living facility, and independent living with congregate feeding. Measurements: The Mini Nutritional Assessment was used to examine nutritional status in patients living in one of the three nutritional support settings. Results: Individuals living independently individuals and attending congregate feedings resulted in the most people in the “normal nutritional status” category when compared with nursing home and assisted living residents. Conclusion: Individuals living independently in their homes who use congregate feeding have reduced risk of malnutrition.
CITATION:
E. Lindhorst ; M. Ramel ; P. Kelly ; L. Jones (2016): A MINI NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK OF MALNUTRITION IN ELDERLY UNDER THREE NUTRITION SUPPORT MODELS. The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice (JARCP). http://dx.doi.org/10.14283/jarcp.2016.83