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Ensuring Optimal Nutrition in Long‐Term Care
Author(s) -
Posthauer Mary Ellen,
Russell Carlene
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
nutrition in clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1941-2452
pISSN - 0884-5336
DOI - 10.1177/088453369701200602
Subject(s) - medicine , malnutrition , mandate , psychological intervention , intensive care medicine , health care , nursing homes , nursing , gerontology , environmental health , pathology , political science , law , economics , economic growth
Maintaining or improving the nutritional status of the elderly individual who progresses from one care setting to another presents a challenge for the health care team. Identification of risk factors that contribute to undernutrition or malnutrition in nursing home facilities is essential. Federal regulations mandate that nursing facilities provide care that maximizes the resident's quality of life. Protein energy undernutrition has been associated with the development of pressure ulcers, cognitive problems, infections, and increased mortality. Optimizing nutrition screening and interventions helps to achieve positive outcomes for the resident.