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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Malnutrition in older people - screening and management strategies |
Author: | Visvanathan, R. Newbury, J. Chapman, I. |
Citation: | Australian Family Physician, 2004; 33(10):799-806 |
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
Issue Date: | 2004 |
ISSN: | 0300-8495 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Renuka Visvanathan; Jonathan W Newbury; Ian Chapman |
Abstract: | Background: Malnutrition in older people is not only common, but frequently overlooked. It can result in multiple medical complications, hospitalisation and even death. Objective: This article focusses on the consequences, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of this clinical syndrome. Discussion: Nonphysiological causes of malnutrition include social, psychological, medical and medication related factors. With vigilance, early screening and the institution of simple therapeutic measures of correcting nonphysiological causes and following dietary guidelines for older people, the adverse effects of malnutrition may be minimised. |
Keywords: | Humans Malnutrition Body Mass Index Nutritional Support Prevalence Fatal Outcome Geriatrics Nutritional Status Aged Aged, 80 and over Male |
Description: | Copyright © 2004 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Copyright to Australian Family Physician. Reproduced with permission. Permission to reproduce must be sought from the publisher, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. |
Published version: | http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200410/14371 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Medicine publications |
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