Early nutritional follow-up after discharge prevents deterioration of ADL functions in malnourished, independent, geriatric patients who live alone: a randomized clinical trial

Jette Lindegaard Pedersen*, Preben Ulrich Pedersen, E. M. Damsgaard

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Abstract

Objectives: To compare the effects of two nutritional follow-up interventions with regard to preventing short-term deterioration in ADL, and to compare their effects on physical function, emotional health, and health-related quality of life. Design: Randomized clinical trial with two intervention groups and one control group, and a follow-up period of eight weeks. Setting: Intervention in the participants’ homes after discharge from hospital. Participants: Inclusion: Malnourished geriatric patients and patients at risk of malnutrition (MNA

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Volume20
Issue number8
Pages (from-to)845-853
ISSN1279-7707
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • follow-up after discharge
  • Malnourished geriatric patients
  • nutritional counselling
  • prevent deterioration in ADL

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