MiOA: Intervention: Community: Registered Dietitian Nutritionists' Interventions (2023)
Author and Year:
Rydwik E, Lammes E, Frandin K, Akner G. 2008
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects of a physical and nutritional intervention program for frail elderly people over age 75. A randomized controlled pilot treatment trial.
Authors:
Rydwik E, Lammes E, Frändin K, Akner G
Journal:
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
Year of publication:
2008
Volume:
20
Issue:
2
Page numbers:
159-170
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High
Inclusion Criteria:
Unintentional weight loss of at least 5% and/or BMI of 20 or less; low physical activity level (grade 3 on a 6 point scale of physical activity); written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Age under 75 years; BMI > 30; non-walkers; people with recent cardiac problems requiring hospital care; recent hip fracture or surgery during the last 6 months; present cancer treatment; stroke within the last 2 years; score of less than 7 on the short form Mini Mental State Examination; institutionalization.
Research Purpose:
To describe the impact of a physical and nutritional intervention program for frail community-dwelling elderly people over the age of 75.
Blinding efforts:
None
Study Location:
Solna, Sweden
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Jakobsbergs Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Jarfalla, Sweden; Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden; Orebro University Hospital, Orebro, Sweden