MiOA: Intervention: Long-Term Care: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Stange I, Bartram M, et al. 2013
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects of a low-volume, nutrient- and energy-dense oral nutritional supplement on nutritional and functional status: a randomized, controlled trial in nursing home residents.
Authors:
Stange I, Bartram M, Liao Y, Poeschl K, Kolpatzik S, Uter W, Sieber C, Stehle P, Volkert D
Journal:
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Year of publication:
2013
Volume:
14
Issue:
8
Page numbers:
628-628.e1
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Resident in one of six nursing homes in Nuremberg or Fuerth, Germany between March 2009 and May 2010; identified with malnutrition or at risk of malnutrition via standardized screening [Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) score <24]; BMI of 22 or less, a low food intake according to nurses' perception, weight loss of 5% or more in the past 3 months or 10% or more in the past 6 months; written informed consent by resident or responsible proxie for both screening and participation in trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
Anticipated hospital stay greater than 1 week; renal disease (dialysis); end stage disease; intolerance to oral nutrition supplements (ONS) according to previous attempts to administer these.
Research Purpose:
To investigate the effects of a low-volume, nutrient- and energy-dense ONS on nutritional and functional status as well as quality of life of nursing home residents, deliberately including those with cognitive and mobility impairment.
Blinding efforts:
None
Study Location:
Nuremberg and Fuerth, Germany; Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, University of Bonn
Source(s) of Funding:
Industry
Please specify names of funders:
Nutricia GmbH Germany