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[Nutritional management in geriatric traumatology].
K Singler1,2, S Goisser3,4, D Volkert3
1Institut für Biomedizin des Alterns, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Kobergerstr. 60, 90408, Nürnberg, Deutschland. katrin.singler@klinikum-nuernberg.de.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|July 5, 2016
Summary
Malnutrition is common in orthogeriatric patients, negatively impacting outcomes. Comprehensive nutritional management before and after surgery can significantly improve patient health and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Orthopedics
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- High prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnourishment in orthogeriatric patients.
- Poor nutritional status is linked to adverse outcomes in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of updated recommendations for nutritional management in orthogeriatric patients.
- To highlight the importance of comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nutritional care.
Main Methods:
- Identification of affected patients.
- Thorough nutritional status assessment and work-up of underlying causes.
- Documentation and improvement of nutritional and fluid intake.
Main Results:
- Updated recommendations focus on a multi-faceted approach to nutritional management.
- Comprehensive care aims to mitigate negative outcomes associated with malnutrition.
Conclusions:
- Optimized preoperative and postoperative nutritional and fluid intake management is crucial for orthogeriatric patients.
- Adherence to updated guidelines can improve patient outcomes and recovery.
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