MiOA: Intervention: Post-Discharge: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Volkert D, Hubsch S, et al, 1996
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Nutritional support and functional status in undernourished geriatric patients during hospitalization and 6-month follow-up.
Authors:
Volkert D, Hübsch S, Oster P, Schlierf G
Journal:
Aging (Milan, Italy)
Year of publication:
1996
Volume:
8
Issue:
6
Page numbers:
386-95
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Female sex; age 75 years or older; undernourished by clinical judgement of the examining physician; no malignant disease; no need for tube-feeding or parenteral nutrition; expected hospital stay at least 3 weeks; presumed actual life-expectancy of more than 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not reported
Research Purpose:
To evaluate the effect of nutritional supplementation on functional status and need of care in undernourished geriatric patients during hospitalization, and up to 6 months after discharge.
Blinding efforts:
Not reported
Study Location:
Germany
Source(s) of Funding:
Government, Industry
Please specify names of funders:
Federal Ministry of Health
Fa. B. Braun