Fast and simple screening for nutritional status in hospitalized, elderly people

200564 citationsJournal Article

Authors

I. Thorsdottir · Reykjavík University

Pálmi V. Jónsson · Reykjavík University

A. E. Asgeirsdottir · University of Iceland

Ingibjörg Hjaltadóttir · Reykjavík University

Sigurbjörn Björnsson · Reykjavík University

Alfons Ramel · University of Iceland

Abstract

According to FNA, malnutrition is frequent in elderly hospitalized patients. Four questions are sufficient to conduct precise nutritional screening for malnutrition in elderly hospitalized patients. This new screening tool should be verified in other samples.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Frailty in Older Adults

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 53-60

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-277x.2004.00580.x

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