Suitability of the short-form Mini nutritional assessment in free-living elderly people in the northwest of Spain

Montaña, J. De la; Míguez, Martín

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“…However, the percentage of people associated with the risk of malnutrition was 26.9% with lower results than those in other studies, such as Guerrero (11) and De La Montana (17) , in which a prevalence of 54.1% and 57.5% were obtained, respectively, on the ground they were carried out in populations with different characteristics than the current study. In contrast, the studies of Méndez et al (16) and Hernández (18) obtained a prevalence of 15.2% and 22.8% lower than this study with a risk of malnutrition, respectively, in an environment similar to this study.…”

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“…In this study, using the MNA-SF tool, a 2.8% prevalence of malnutrition in the sample was found, which was higher than the one obtained in a similar study (9,16) , as well as in a study carried out in Orense (17) and another in Almería (18) , where a 3% prevalence was observed. However, the percentage of people associated with the risk of malnutrition was 26.9% with lower results than those in other studies, such as Guerrero (11) and De La Montana (17) , in which a prevalence of 54.1% and 57.5% were obtained, respectively, on the ground they were carried out in populations with different characteristics than the current study.…”

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Nutritional status and factors associated with non-institutionalized people over 75 years of age

2018

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Objective: to determine the factors related to the risk of malnutrition in a non-institutionalized population over 75 years of age. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire in a sample of 326 individuals over 75 years of age in Castellón (Spain), during 2015, and selected through intentional sampling. Results: Malnutrition prevalence was 2.8%. 26.9% of the individuals were at risk of malnutrition, whereas women presented a higher rate (31.5%). Women with a good overall health status showed a lower rate than men, 55% and 69%, respectively. Individuals that showed a lower risk of malnutrition are those with a positive perception than those who have a good overall health. Frail elderly people showed a higher risk of malnutrition (57.5%) compared to non-frail subjects (20.2%) p< 0.001. Conclusion: Frail women, self-assessed health, overall health, and use of health care services (nursing consultation) were related to a higher risk of malnutrition. Descriptors: Malnutrition; Quality of Life; Frail Elderly; Risk Factor; Nursing. RESUMEN Objetivo: determinar los factores relacionados con el riesgo de desnutrición en la población de mayores de 75años no institucionalizada. Método: estudio transversal realizado mediante cuestionario en una muestra de 326 individuos mayores de 75 en Castellón (España), durante 2015. Seleccionados mediante muestreo intencionado. Resultados: Prevalencia de desnutrición 2,8%. El 26,9% de los individuos están en riesgo de desnutrición, las mujeres lo presentan en mayor proporción (31,5%). Las mujeres presentan una salud general buena en menor proporción que los hombres, el 55% frente a 69%. Tienen menor riesgo de desnutrición los individuos que tienen una percepción positiva y los que tienen una buena salud general. Los mayores frágiles presentan un mayor riesgo de desnutrición (57,5%) frente a los no frágiles (20,2%) p< 0.001. Conclusión: Se relacionan con mayor riesgo de desnutrición, mujeres fragilidad, percepción de la salud, salud global y utilización de Servicios sanitarios (consulta de la enfermería). Descriptores: Desnutrición; Calidad de Vida; Anciano Frágil; Factores de Riesgo; Enfermería. RESUMO Objetivo: determinar os fatores relacionados com o risco de desnutrição na população acima de 75 anos não institucionalizada. Método: estudo transversal realizado mediante questionário em uma amostra de 326 indivíduos acima de 75 anos em Castellón (Espanha), durante 2015, e que foram selecionados por meio de amostragem intencional. Resultados: prevalência de desnutrição de 2,8%. 26,9% dos indivíduos correm risco de desnutrição, sendo que as mulheres se apresentam em maior proporção (31,5%). As mulheres apresentam uma boa saúde geral em menor proporção que os homens, 55% e 69%, respectivamente. Os indivíduos que apresentam um menor risco de desnutrição são os que têm uma percepção positiva e os que têm uma boa saúde geral. Os idosos frágeis apresentam um risco maior de desnutrição (57,5%) comparado aos não frágeis (20,2%) p< 0.001. Conclusão: relacionam-se...

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Nutritional status and factors associated with non-institutionalized people over 75 years of age

2018

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“…Ease of use and quick screening is highly favourable to ensure wide acceptance among health care personnel. Thus, the MNA ® -SF is favoured as the most practical instrument as it can be completed in less than 5 minutes (De La Montana and Miguez, 2011;Skates and Anthony, 2012).…”

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Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: A systematic literature review

Hamirudin

Charlton

Walton

2016

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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Introduction Nutrition screening is an initial procedure in which the risk of malnutrition is identified. The aims of this review were to identify malnutrition risk from nutrition screening studies that have used validated nutrition screening tools in community living older adults; and to identify types of nutrition interventions, pathways of care and patient outcomes following screening. Methods A systematic literature search was performed for the period from January 1994 until December 2013 using SCOPUS, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, PubMed and COCHRANE databases as well as a manual search. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined for the literature searches and the methodology followed the PRISMA guidelines. Results Fiftyfour articles were eligible to be included in the review and malnutrition risk varied from 0% to 83%. This large range was influenced by the different tools used and heterogeneity of study samples. Most of the studies were cross sectional and without a subsequent nutrition intervention component. Types of nutrition intervention that were identified included dietetics care, nutrition education, and referral to Meals on Wheels services and community services. These interventions helped to improve the' nutritional status of older adults. Conclusions Timely nutrition screening of older adults living in the community, if followed up with appropriate intervention and monitoring improves the nutritional status of older adults. This indicates that nutrition intervention should be considered a priority following nutrition screening for malnourished and at risk older adults. Further evaluation of outcomes of nutrition screening and associated interventions, using structured pathways of care, is warranted. Abstract IntroductionNutrition screening is an initial procedure in which the risk of malnutrition is identified. The aims of this review were to identify malnutrition risk from nutrition screening studies that have used validated nutrition screening tools in community living older adults; and to identify types of nutrition interventions, pathways of care and patient outcomes following screening. MethodsA systematic literature search was performed for the period from January 1994 until December 2013 using SCOPUS, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, PubMed and COCHRANE databases as well as a manual search. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined for the literature searches and the methodology followed the PRISMA guidelines. ResultsFifty-four articles were eligible to be included in the review and malnutrition risk varied from 0 % to 83%. This large range was influenced by the different tools used and heterogeneity of study samples. Most of the studies were cross sectional and without a subsequent nutrition intervention component. Types of nutrition intervention that were identified included dietetics care, nutrition education, and referral to Meals on Wheels services and community services. These interventions helped to improve the' nutritional status of older adults. ConclusionsTimely ...

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“…In Spain, there are not enough studies about nutrition in elderly people [18,19,20,21], and there are only a few surveys detecting malnutrition using the MNA [18,22,23,24]. To the best of our knowledge, no study has been strictly performed in all the nursing homes of the province of Albacete.…”

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Malnutrition in an Elderly Population without Cognitive Impairment Living in Nursing Homes in Spain: Study of Prevalence Using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Test

Serrano-Urrea¹,

García-Meseguer

2013

Gerontology

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Background: The prevalence of malnutrition in institutionalized elderly people is generally high. A good nutritional status is related to a decrease in mortality and costs of morbidity treatments. Therefore, it is essential to know the nutritional status in order to establish action policies. However, there are not enough studies about malnutrition in institutionalized elderly in Spain. Objectives: The objectives of this survey were to assess the prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition in elderly people living in nursing homes in the province of Albacete (Spain) using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA®) test, to analyze their distribution according to age, gender and different nursing home features, and to identify the MNA items that best predict the MNA total score. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with data collected from 895 elders living in 34 nursing homes all over the province of Albacete, including facilities located in the main city, towns and villages. Prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition were assessed using the MNA full form test. Groups of malnutrition were compared by using mean MNA scores. Stepwise linear regression analyses were used to identify the items in the MNA which best predicted the MNA total scores. Results: According to the MNA, the prevalence of malnutrition among elderly people staying in Albacete province nursing homes was 2.8%, and the prevalence of being at risk of malnutrition was 37.3%. MNA total score was significantly higher in men (24.3 ± 2.9) than in women (23.7 ± 3.3) and significantly higher in residents living in nursing homes located in towns and villages (24.2 ± 2.8) than in those who were living in institutions placed in the main city (23.7 ± 3.4). The MNA score was found to decrease with increasing age, except for individuals aged 90 years or older. Conclusions: The prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition was 40.1%. Female gender and living in institutions located in the main city were identified as malnutrition risk factors. In general, an increase in malnutrition with age was detected, except for people in the last years of their lives. The MNA questions that best predicted the nutritional status were the ones relating to the anthropometrical and self-assessments.

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Suitability of the short-form Mini nutritional assessment in free-living elderly people in the northwest of Spain

Cited by 35 publications

References 28 publications

Nutritional status and factors associated with non-institutionalized people over 75 years of age

Nutritional status and factors associated with non-institutionalized people over 75 years of age

Outcomes related to nutrition screening in community living older adults: A systematic literature review

Malnutrition in an Elderly Population without Cognitive Impairment Living in Nursing Homes in Spain: Study of Prevalence Using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Test

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