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Failure to thrive in elderly people: a conceptual analysis

V B Newbern1, H V Krowchuk

  • 1Advanced Gerontological Nursing Project, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Failure to thrive (FTT) is analyzed in elderly individuals, drawing from pediatric and gerontological research. This study identifies key attributes, causes, and outcomes associated with FTT in older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • The concept of 'failure to thrive' (FTT) is well-established in pediatric literature.
  • Recently, FTT has gained attention in medical contexts related to malnutrition, weight loss, and depression.

Observation:

  • This paper extends the analysis of FTT beyond infants and young children.
  • It incorporates insights from gerontological literature to examine FTT in elderly populations.

Findings:

  • The study identifies and analyzes the attributes, antecedents, and consequences of FTT in older adults.
  • Illustrative case studies are presented to demonstrate various facets of FTT attributes in the elderly.

Implications:

  • This research broadens the understanding of failure to thrive across the lifespan.

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  • It highlights the need for tailored interventions for FTT in geriatric care.