Prevalence of eating difficulties and malnutrition among persons within hospital care and special accommodations

Westergren, Albert; Lindholm, Christina; Axelsson, Carolina; Ulander, Kerstin

doi:10.1007/bf02982162

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“…It is well known that these problems are widespread among geriatric patients (23,24), and the prevalences found in the research interview do not seem to be overestimated. In contrast, it is more likely that nurses did not ask for the problems, resulting in lower prevalence rates with the consequence of missing treatment, since problems can only be addressed if noticed.…”

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confidence: 86%

Undiagnosed malnutrition and nutrition-related problems in geriatric patients

Volkert

Saeglitz

Gueldenzoph

et al. 2010

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 86%

Undiagnosed malnutrition and nutrition-related problems in geriatric patients

Volkert

Saeglitz

Gueldenzoph

et al. 2010

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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“…Nutritional assessment typically involves a weighted assessment of body weight, weight history and reporting of any eating difficulties. Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement has also been employed to assess nutritional status and to detect malnutrition, but its usefulness among those older than 70 years has been debated (Westergren, Lindholm, Axelsson, & Ulander, 2008). Active self-care and the overall attitudes of the elderly to nutrition is also of great importance in preventing malnutrition (Backman & Hentinen, 1999).…”

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Eating Difficulties, Nutrition, Meal Preferences and Experiences Among Elderly A Literature Overview From a Scandinavian Context

Nyberg¹,

Olsson²,

Pajalić

et al. 2014

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The risk of malnutrition increases with ageing, resulting in poorer health and higher risk of disease. Eating difficulties are important risk factors for malnutrition. Moreover, independence in relation to food and meals is highly rated by the elderly and has been associated with health and well-being. The purpose of this literature overview was to provide insights into nutritional status, food choice and preferences as well as the meal situations of home-living elderly (65+) people with motoric eating difficulties focusing on Scandinavia. The overall aim is to support independence and to prevent malnutrition. Nutritional status in the elderly was found to be negatively influenced by motoric eating difficulties including problems with manipulating food on the plate and transporting food to the mouth. Motoric eating difficulties may result in practical simplifications such as use of pre-prepared meals, less advanced cooking, and omission of certain meal constituents in order to avoid e.g. mismanagement and spillage. Eating difficulties are often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. Choosing smaller portions, reducing the number of eating episodes and not cooking independently have been associated with a higher risk of malnutrition. The nutritional effects of eating difficulties may be exacerbated by diminished chemosensory functions. Furthermore, both past and present food preferences should be considered in order to meet nutritional needs and meal satisfaction. Development of refined and socially accepted eating aids, in combination with tasty and nutritious products, is important in order to promote healthy and independent living among home-living elderly with motoric eating difficulties.

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“…(e.g., decline in food intake) (9). There are few studies that have used Swedish guidelines for nutrition risk assessment (10), but to the best of our knowledge, there is no study that has integrated the guidelines from both sources by involving samples from community and special housing populations in the same study.…”

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Prevalence and association of undernutrition with quality of life among Swedish people aged 60 years and above: Results of the SNAC-B study

Naseer

Fagerström

2015

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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The risk of undernutrition significantly increases the risk of poor physical and mental health-related quality of life but has negligible impact on life satisfaction. This study also highlights the importance of functional ability both for the prevention of undernutrition and promotion of quality of life. However, more studies are needed to validate the tool used here for undernutrition risk assessment before it can be used in clinical or population settings.

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Prevalence of eating difficulties and malnutrition among persons within hospital care and special accommodations

Cited by 57 publications

References 14 publications

Undiagnosed malnutrition and nutrition-related problems in geriatric patients

Undiagnosed malnutrition and nutrition-related problems in geriatric patients

Eating Difficulties, Nutrition, Meal Preferences and Experiences Among Elderly A Literature Overview From a Scandinavian Context

Prevalence and association of undernutrition with quality of life among Swedish people aged 60 years and above: Results of the SNAC-B study

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