Factors Associated With Weight Loss, Low BMI, and Malnutrition Among Nursing Home Patients: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Abstract Background Weight loss and poor nutrition are important quality measures in long term care. Long term care professionals need to identify factors associated with weight loss and poor nutrition to target high-risk patients. Methods The authors systematically searched Medline and CINAHL datab...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 2013-09, Vol.14 (9), p.649-655
Hauptverfasser:	Tamura, Bruce K., MD, Bell, Christina L., MD, MS, Masaki, Kamal H., MD, Amella, Elaine J., PhD, RN, FAAN
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Body Mass Index Geriatric Assessment Humans Internal Medicine long term care malnutrition Medical Education nursing home Nursing Homes Nutrition Assessment Protein-Energy Malnutrition - etiology Risk Factors Weight Loss
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