Early nutritional follow-up after discharge prevents deterioration of ADL functions in malnourished, independent, geriatric patients who live alone–A randomized clinical trial

Objectives To compare the effects of two nutritional follow-up interventions with regard to preventing short-term deterioration in ADL, and to compare their effects on physical function, emotional health, and health-related quality of life. Design Randomized clinical trial with two intervention groups and one control group, and a follow-up period of eight weeks. Setting Intervention in the participants’ homes after discharge from hospital. Participants Inclusion: Malnourished geriatric patients and patients at risk of malnutrition (MNA