A MINI NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK OF MALNUTRITION IN ELDERLY UNDER THREE NUTRITION SUPPORT MODELS | Zendy

E. Lindhorst | Zendy; Melissa Ramel | Zendy; Paul Kelly | Zendy; LaVetta Sue Jones | Zendy

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A MINI NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK OF MALNUTRITION IN ELDERLY UNDER THREE NUTRITION SUPPORT MODELS

Author(s) -

E. Lindhorst,

Melissa Ramel,

Paul Kelly,

LaVetta Sue Jones

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

journal of aging research and lifestyle

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2534-773X

DOI - 10.14283/jarcp.2016.83

Subject(s) - malnutrition , medicine , gerontology , activities of daily living , environmental health , assisted living , physical therapy , pathology

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine which nutritional support setting fostered the best nutritional status in elderly patients using the Mini Nutritional Assessment survey. Design and Participants: The analytical sample included a total of 75 adults aged 60-89 years. Setting: There were three nutrition support settings: a nursing home, an assisted living facility, and independent living with congregate feeding. Measurements: The Mini Nutritional Assessment was used to examine nutritional status in patients living in one of the three nutritional support settings. Results: Individuals living independently individuals and attending congregate feedings resulted in the most people in the “normal nutritional status” category when compared with nursing home and assisted living residents. Conclusion: Individuals living independently in their homes who use congregate feeding have reduced risk of malnutrition.

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