MiOA: Intervention: Post-Discharge: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Gabe J, Beck A, et al. 2019
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Protein supplementation combined with low-intensity resistance training in geriatric medical patients during and after hospitalisation: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial.
Authors:
Gade J, Beck A, Andersen H, Christensen B, Rønholt F, Klausen T, Vinther A, Astrup A
Journal:
The British Journal of Nutrition
Year of publication:
2019
Volume:
122
Issue:
9
Page numbers:
1006-1020
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals were 70 years of age or older, speak and understand Danish, expected length of stay greater than 3 days and an independent stand function of greater than 30 seconds.
Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals were excluded if they had active cancer or terminal disease, renal insufficiency, cognitive impairment, enteral or parenteral nutrition only, milk/lactose allergy/intolerance, plan of losing weight or special diet, and if they have a pacemaker.
Research Purpose:
The aim of the present study was to investigate whether protein supplementation (PrS) has any additional effects in a population of Danish geriatric medical patients engaged in resistance training (RT) during hospitalisation and 12 weeks after discharge, on parameters of muscle strength, muscle mass and physical and mental function.
Blinding efforts:
Double blind
Study Location:
Denmark
Source(s) of Funding:
Industry, University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Danish Dairy Research Foundation and Arla Foods Amba and Arla Foods Ingredients.
Copenhagen University
The Nutrition Unit at Herlev and Gentofte Hospital