Risk of Malnutrition upon Admission and after Discharge in Acutely Admitted Older Medical Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

Risk of Malnutrition upon Admission and after Discharge in Acutely Admitted Older Medical Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

There is a lack of knowledge about malnutrition and risk of malnutrition upon admission and after discharge in older medical patients. This study aimed to describe prevalence, risk factors, and screening tools for malnutrition in older medical patients. In a prospective observational study, malnutri...

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Main Authors: Aino Leegaard Andersen, Rikke Lundsgaard Nielsen, Morten Baltzer Houlind, Juliette Tavenier, Line J. H. Rasmussen, Lillian Mørch Jørgensen, Charlotte Treldal, Anne Marie Beck, Mette Merete Pedersen, Ove Andersen, Janne Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
malnutrition
risk factors for malnutrition
geriatrics
emergency service
hospital
nutritional assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2757

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