MiOA: Intervention: Post-Discharge: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
McMurdo, M, Price R, et al 2009
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Should oral nutritional supplementation be given to undernourished older people upon hospital discharge? A controlled trial.
Authors:
McMurdo M, Price R, Shields M, Potter J, Stott D
Journal:
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Year of publication:
2009
Volume:
57
Issue:
12
Page numbers:
2239-2245
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Community dwelling; aged 70 and older; admitted to hospital with an acute illness between February 2006 and June 2008; BMI<24.0; mid-arm circumference below the 10th percentile or weight loss of 5% or more during the hospital stay.
Exclusion Criteria:
Barthel score greater than 18; chronic liver disease or renal failure (serum creatinine >3.39 mg/dL); residence in a care home; cognitive impairment precluding informed consent; Dysphagia; metastatic carcinoma or other terminal illness; acute inflammatory arthritis; stroke affecting both hands; major surgery within the preceding month.
Research Purpose:
Determine whether oral nutritional supplementation is associated with a reduction in disability in undernourished older people after hospital discharge.
Blinding efforts:
Blinded for participants and observers using a matching control supplement
Study Location:
Community-based study in Scotland, individuals living at home post acute illness hospital discharge
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
Health Services Research Committee, Department of Health, Scotland