MiOA: Intervention: Post-Discharge: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists' Interventions (2023)
Author and Year:
Pedersen J, Pedersen P, Damsgaard E 2016
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Early nutritional follow-up after discharge prevents deterioration of ADL functions in malnourished, independent, geriatric patients who live alone - a randomized clinical trial.
Authors:
Pedersen J, Pedersen P, Damsgaard E
Journal:
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
Year of publication:
2016
Volume:
20
Issue:
8
Page numbers:
845-853
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Malnourished geriatric patients/patients at risk of malnutrition (MNA<24; aged 75 years and older; living at home and alone
Exclusion Criteria:
Nursing home residents/patients w/ terminal illnesses or cognitive impairment.
Research Purpose:
To compare the effects of two nutritional follow-up interventions with regard to preventing short-term deterioration in ADL, and to compare their effects on physical function, emotional health, and health-related quality of life
Blinding efforts:
Not reported
Study Location:
Department of Geriatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
Source(s) of Funding:
Not reported
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