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Nutritional screening for the elderly: a CNS role

P E Curl¹, J J Warren

¹Alegent Health, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS

|July 1, 1997

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Nutritional disorders are a major health concern for older adults. A nursing clinic

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Nutritional Science
Public Health

Background:

Nutritional disorders pose significant health risks for the elderly population.
Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing these conditions in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and implement a nutritional screening program for elderly individuals at a nursing clinic.
To assess the prevalence of nutritional risk factors in this demographic.

Main Methods:

A clinical nurse specialist utilized advanced practice skills to create a standardized screening protocol.
The Nutritional Screening Initiative criteria were applied to evaluate elderly clients.
A study was conducted to identify risk factors for poor nutritional status.

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Main Results:

Eighty-two percent of the elderly clients studied exhibited two or more risk factors for poor nutritional status.
The findings highlight a high prevalence of nutritional risk in the target population.

Conclusions:

A standardized nutritional screening and treatment program is necessary for the elderly population served by the clinic.
The program aims to address the identified high prevalence of nutritional risk factors.