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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Evidence-based practices for the prevention of weight loss in nursing home residents
Mary J Dyck1, Julie Raeder Schumacher
1Mennonite College of Nursing, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-5815, USA. mjdyck@ilstu.edu
Abstract:
Weight loss is common among nursing home residents. Food intake is often inadequate for elderly residents but is only one of several factors contributing to potential weight loss. Three common issues resulting in weight loss include starvation (or wasting), cachexia, and sarcopenia. Significant weight loss leads to increased mortality, increased morbidity, and decreased quality of life. The purpose of this article is to discuss the geriatric syndrome of weight loss in elderly nursing home residents and provide recommendations to decrease and prevent weight loss. A list of available evidence-based protocols related to weight loss issues is provided.
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