Undernutrition in community dwelling elderly

Arvanitakis, Marianna; Vandewoude, M.; Perkisas, Stany; Gossum, A. Van

doi:10.1016/j.clnme.2013.06.005

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“…In this study, the subjects at risk of undernutrition were significantly older, female, and special-housing residents, and these findings are in agreement with previous research (11,13,40). The gender difference can be explained by "survival of the fittest".…”

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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

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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 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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Fagerström

2015

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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“…In our study, MNA scores were associated with specific anthropometric characteristics. This association has also been confirmed by other authors in terms of age, weight and BMI (21), mid-arm circumference and calf circumference (6), triceps (9) skinfold thickness (22), and waist circumference in conjunction with other factors such as mental status and mobility (23). MNA results correlate with clinical screening and objective indicators of nutritional status such as albumin (3), energy, and vitamin intake (3,5).…”

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Prevalence of malnutrition risk among institutionalized elderly from North Bohemia is higher than among those in the Capital City of Prague, Czech Republic

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“…In line with this, in 2008, a national screening—NutriAction—was organised to assess risk and prevalence of malnutrition in community dwelling older adults and older nursing home residents in Belgium, and to increase health care professionals’ awareness of malnutrition screening [ 11 ]. This screening showed that among Belgian older people, community dwelling, or in a nursing home, (risk of) malnutrition was highly prevalent (57%; MNA-SF ≤ 11), and that 16% had a BMI < 20 kg/m 2 [ 12 ]. This is in agreement with percentages observed by Cereda et al [ 3 ], and with the percentage of malnourished nursing home residents in Austria and Germany, as observed in the NutritionDay database, an initiative of the European Society for clinical nutrition and metabolism (ESPEN) [ 13 ].…”

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The prevalence and health burden of malnutrition in Belgian older people in the community or residing in nursing homes: results of the NutriAction II study

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Introduction In 2008, the NutriAction study showed that (risk of) malnutrition was highly prevalent (57%) among Belgian older people living in the community or in a nursing home. In 2013, this study was repeated to re-evaluate the occurrence of malnutrition, as well as mobility problems and dependence in activities of daily living (ADL). Methods Health care professionals (HCPs) associated with homecare organizations and nursing homes across Belgium were invited to screen their patients and complete an online questionnaire. Nutritional status, presence of pre-specified comorbidities, mobility, and ADL dependency were assessed. Results In total, 3299 older patients were analysed: 2480 (86.3 ± 6.3 years) nursing home (NH) residents and 819 (82.7 ± 6.1 years) community dwelling (CD). Overall, 12% was malnourished (MNA-SF score < 8) and 44% was at risk of malnutrition (MNA-SF 8-11). The highest prevalence of (risk of) malnutrition was observed in NHs (63%) and in patients with dementia (CD: 68%; NH: 82%) or depression (CD: 68%; NH: 79%). Of all malnourished individuals, 49% was recognized as malnourished by HCPs and 13% of the malnourished recognized themselves as such. Mobility (stair climbing and walking) and ADL dependency (Belgian KATZ score) were impaired in older people with (risk of) malnutrition in comparison with individuals with normal nutritional status (p < 0.001). Discussion Despite public awareness initiatives, the prevalence of malnutrition remained stable among Belgian older people seen by HCPs in the period 2008-2013. Moreover, malnutrition is not well recognized. Conclusion Under-recognition of malnutrition is problematic, because associated loss of mobility and independence may accelerate the transformation of frailty into disability in older people.

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Undernutrition in community dwelling elderly

Cited by 19 publications

References 11 publications

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

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

Prevalence of malnutrition risk among institutionalized elderly from North Bohemia is higher than among those in the Capital City of Prague, Czech Republic

The prevalence and health burden of malnutrition in Belgian older people in the community or residing in nursing homes: results of the NutriAction II study

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