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[Malnutrition in the elderly, screening and treatment]
1Hôpital Ambroise-Paré (AP-HP), 9 avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|September 19, 2018
Summary
Undernutrition, an energy imbalance, affects 30-70% of hospitalized elderly patients, leading to severe consequences. Early screening and comprehensive treatment addressing medical, psychosocial, and aging factors are crucial for geriatric care.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Undernutrition is a significant issue in hospitalized elderly populations, affecting 30-70% of individuals.
- The consequences of undernutrition in the elderly are severe and multifaceted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence and impact of undernutrition in hospitalized elderly individuals.
- To emphasize the importance of systematic screening and early intervention in geriatric care.
- To advocate for a comprehensive etiological approach to managing undernutrition.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on undernutrition in the elderly.
- Analysis of the consequences and contributing factors of geriatric undernutrition.
- Discussion of best practices for screening and treatment.
Main Results:
- High prevalence rates of undernutrition (30-70%) in hospitalized elderly patients.
- Significant negative health outcomes associated with undernutrition.
- Identification of physiological aging as a contributing factor.
Conclusions:
- Systematic screening and prompt treatment are essential components of geriatric care.
- An exhaustive etiological assessment, including medico-psychosocial factors and aging-related difficulties, is necessary for effective management.
Keywords:
carence d’apportdénutrition protéino-énergétiqueenteral nutritionhypercatabolismhypercatabolismeintakes deficiencymalnutritionnutrition entéralenutrition oralenutrition parentéraleoral nutritionprotein-energy malnutritionMore Related Videos
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