Although the nursing home had a formulated food and meal policy, this study shows the importance of a regular nutritional assessment combined with an individualised care planning. Relevance to clinical practice. Regular weighing combined with individualised care planning results in weight stability in nursing home residents. Individualised approach for nutritional care led by a qualified nurse is just as important in nursing homes as it is in hospitals.
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